Technician-Polysomnography II

Baptist; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Sleep Center in Columbus, MS is seeking a skilled polysomnographic technician to perform basic sleep testing under the supervision of the clinical director. You will verify patient information, enter admission data into the HBO system, and may supervise staff.

Overtime and callbacks may be required. Qualification includes BRPT eligibility/credentials, an associate degree with polysomnography focus or a 1-year polysomnography program, and ACLS/BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist or Certified Respiratory Therapist or BRPT-eligible in Sleep.
• Requires an associate degree with polysomnography emphasis or a 1-year polysomnography program.
• Certification as BRPT RPSGT or equivalent is required or pursued.

Responsibilities

• Collects, analyzes and integrates patient information to identify and meet patient-specific needs and determine testing parameters with the ordering physician or lab protocols.
• Oversees and performs difficult and unusual procedures and therapeutic interventions.
• Follows procedural protocols and demonstrates the ability to analyze complex situations and apply policy.
• Completes assigned goals and reports to the Sleep Center Director; may supervise other staff.

Skills

ACLS/BLS

Basic computer literacy

Education

Associate degree in polysomnography

Polysomnography certificate program (1 year)

BRPT RPSGT certification or eligible

Job description

• Business Unit BMH Golden Triangle Hospital
• Department Neurology Sleep Disorder

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.

Required Population Served

Job Responsibilities

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.

Specifications

Experience

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired 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. 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.

Education

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired

Training

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Basic Life Support or Advanced Cardiac Life Support Basic computer literacy skills.

Licensure

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired ACLS;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE