Polysomnographic Technician / SEIU - Q

highmarkhealth; Natrona Heights (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health in Natrona Heights, PA is seeking a Sleep Technician to perform polysomnography exams and multiple sleep latency tests under licensed medical direction. You will ensure calibration and quality control of equipment, organize patient testing schedules, and assist with billing documentation.

Preferred candidates hold an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy, polysomnography coursework, and relevant credentials such as RPSGT or CRT. CPR/BCLS and background clearances are required.

Responsibilities

• Performs all polysomnograms and MSLTs according to clinical practice guidelines, as well as departmental policy and procedures.
• Maintains proper calibration, quality control and analysis of all polysomnographic equipment.
• Organizes and prioritizes workload and scheduling of patient testing in an efficient and effective manner.
• Assists with billing documentation and maintains department records according to departmental policy/procedure.

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Polysomnography course or sleep lab training program

Basic EEG course

RPSGT, CRT, RRT or LPN

Job description

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Performs all functions related to polysomnographic exams and multiple sleep latency testing to provide comprehensive diagnostic evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. Functions under licensed medical direction.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs all polysomnograms and MSLTs according to clinical practice guidelines, as well as departmental policy and procedures. May score test results. (70%)
• Maintains proper calibration, quality control and analysis of all polysomnographic equipment. (10%)
• Organizes and prioritizes workload and scheduling of patient testing in an efficient and effective manner. (10%)
• Assists with billing documentation and maintains department records according to departmental policy/procedure. (10%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM:

None

PREFERRED:

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• Graduate of polysomnography course or completion of an approved sleep lab training program.
• Basic EEG course.
• RPSGT, CRT, RRT or LPN.
• Sleep study testing experience.

ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Current BCLS certification required upon hire.
• CPR - American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement : This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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