Technician-Polysomnography II

Baptist; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist seeks a Sleep Center PSG II Technician to perform basic polysomnographic testing and related interventions under clinical supervision. Responsibilities include reviewing patient information, guiding testing parameters with physicians, and ensuring protocol adherence.

The role requires RRT/CRT or Sleep-eligible certification, BRPT exam scheduling, and compliance with ACLS/BLS and basic computer skills. Overtime and callbacks may be required, reporting to the Sleep Center Director.

Qualifications

• 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 pass the exam to remain a PSG II Technician.
• Basic Life Support or Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• Basic computer literacy skills.

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.

Skills

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Certified Respiratory Therapist

Registry Eligible in Sleep

BRPT Exam challenger

Basic Life Support

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Tools

ACLS

BLS

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.

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.

Purpose of Position and Scope of Responsibility Principal Accountabilities/Responsibilities Minimum Qualifications

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.

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

ACLS;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE

Desired Qualifications

Desired Education

Desired Experience

Desired Licensure, Registration, Certification