Technician-Polysomnography II PRN

Baptist; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a Polysomnographic Technician in Jonesboro, Arkansas, who will perform basic polysomnographic testing under supervision.

The role includes collecting and analyzing patient information, overseeing procedures, and requires relevant qualifications such as certification from the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists. Basic Life Support certification is also necessary.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited educational program in polysomnography.
• Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists as a Registered Polysomnographic Technician.

Responsibilities

• Collects and analyzes patient information to meet specific needs.
• Oversees and performs complex procedures and interventions.
• Follows procedural protocols and meets assigned goals.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Basic computer literacy skills

Education

Associate degree in polysomnography

Polysomnography program (1 year)

Job description

Overview

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.

Minimum Required Qualifications

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 Technician or equivalent.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications

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 Technician or equivalent.

Special Skills

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

Licensure

• BRPT;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE
• RN;RESP TECH