Technician-Polysomnography II

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Jonesboro, Arkansas, is hiring a Polysomnographic Technician. This role involves performing polysomnographic testing under direct supervision and integrating patient information to determine testing parameters.

Successful candidates will have an associate degree in polysomnography and certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists. The position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to oversee complex procedures.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited program in polysomnography.
• Certification as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Collects and analyzes patient information for testing.
• Oversees performance of complex procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to analyze complex situations.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Cardiac Life Support

Computer literacy

Education

Associate degree in polysomnography

Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

Qualifications

• Minimum Required: 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.
• Preferred/Desired: Same educational/credentialing criteria as above.

Special Skills

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

Licensure

• Minimum Required: BLS Certification within 14 days of hire; BRPT
• Preferred/Desired: RESP TECH; RN