Technician-Polysomnography II

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a PSG II Technician in Meridian, Mississippi. This role involves performing polysomnographic tests under the supervision of a clinical director, analyzing and integrating patient data, and ensuring adherence to procedural protocols. Candidates must hold certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or Certified Respiratory Therapist and pass the BRPT exam. Skills in Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support are required.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist, Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registry Eligible in Sleep.
• Must challenge the BRPT Exam on hire/transfer.
• ACLS; BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Collects, analyzes and integrates patient information for testing parameters.
• Oversees and performs difficult and unusual procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to analyze complex situations and apply policy.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Basic computer literacy

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist Certification

Certified Respiratory Therapist

Registry Eligible in Sleep

Job description

Overview

Performs basic polysomnographic testing and associated interventions under the direct supervision of the clinical director or medical director. May verify insurance and enter 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 parameters and 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist, Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registry Eligible in Sleep and must challenge the BRPT Exam on 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.

Minimum Special Skills

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

Minimum Licensure, Registration, Certification

ACLS; BLS certification within 14 days of hire.