Technician-Polysomnography II

Baptist; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Jonesboro, Arkansas is seeking a Polysomnographic Technician to perform basic polysomnographic testing under supervision. Responsibilities include collecting patient information, overseeing procedures, and following protocols. Candidates must have an associate degree in polysomnography or equivalent experience along with certification as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist. BLS certification within 14 days of hire is required. This role may involve overtime and callback assignments.

Qualifications

• Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists required.
• Equivalent experience and documented proficiency in all competencies required.
• Successful completion of an accredited educational program is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Collects and analyzes patient information to determine testing parameters.
• Oversees and performs complex procedures and interventions.
• Follows established procedural protocols and demonstrates analytical skills.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Basic computer literacy

Education

Associate degree in polysomnography

Polysomnography program (1 year duration)

Job description

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.

Experience

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• 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.
• 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

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

Licensure

• BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;BRPT