Technician-Polysomnographic II

Baptist; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Sleep Center in Jackson, MS seeks an experienced Respiratory Therapist to perform basic polysomnographic testing under supervision and assist with patient admissions into the HBO system.

Role may involve supervision of staff, overtime, and callbacks; reports to the Sleep Center Director. Requires BRPT certification or eligibility and state licensure as applicable.

Qualifications

• Requires BLS or ACLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• Polysomnography education or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic polysomnographic testing under supervision.
• Meet patient-specific needs and determine testing parameters with physician input.
• Oversee and perform difficult procedures as needed.
• Follow UCS protocols and policy guidance.
• Complete assigned goals and duties.

Skills

BLS/ACLS

Computer literacy

Education

Associate degree in polysomnography

Polysomnography certificate program (1 year+)

BRPT certification or eligible

Job description

Job Summary

Performs basic polysomnographic testing and associated interventions under the direct supervision of the clinical director or medical director. May verify insurance, enters patient admission information into the HBO system. May provide supervision of other staff. Subject to overtime and callback as required. Reports to the Director of the Sleep Center. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

• Collects, analyzes and integrates patient information in order to identify and meet the patient-specific needs and to determine final testing parameter/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols.
• Oversees and performs difficult and unusual procedures and therapeutic interventions.
• Follows procedural protocols.
• Demonstrates the ability to analyze complex situations and apply policy.
• Completes assigned goals.

Experience

Minimum Required

Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist, Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registry Eligible in Sleep and must challenge the BRPT Exam of hire/transfer to be eligible to remain in the PSG II job classification. If the candidate has previous sleep experience and is eligible to take the exam upon hire, he/she must challenge the next available exam date and and pass the exam to remain a PSG II Technician.

Education

Successful completion of an accredited educational program leading to an associate degree with an emphasis in polysomnography OR Successful completion of a polysomnography program of no less than one year duration associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility or equivalent experience and documented proficiency at all competencies required of a Polysomnographic Technician AND Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist or equivalent.

Special Skills

DescriptionMinimum Required

Basic Life Support or Advanced Cardiac Life Support Basic computer literacy skills.

Licensure

DescriptionMinimum Required

BLS certification within 14 days of hire date