Job Details

Polysomnography Tech 1 PRN

Location: Memorial Hospital, Temple, TX.

Schedule: PRN Nights (12 hour shifts)

Job Summary

The Polysomnography Tech 1, under the direction of the Manager, monitors a patients sleep for the diagnostic analysis of sleep related disorders, and performs therapeutic polygraphic procedures. Monitors multi-physiologic parameters over prolonged periods. Communicates and educates patients and families regarding sleep disorders and treatments.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Performs polysomnographic studies in a clinical setting, including oxygen and nasal continuous positive airway pressure titrations.
• Scores studies and formulates reports for physician interpretation.
• Documents all pertinent patient events according to department policy.
• Communicates instructions, results, and relative information to patients, physicians, and family members.
• Calibrates and performs routine and troubleshooting maintenance on equipment, contacting manufacturers for repairs as needed. Notifies proper personnel for equipment problems. Cleans all equipment ensuring infection control.
• Provides expertise for difficult-to-fit nasal, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) patients.
• Trains respiratory personnel on proper mask fit techniques.
• Consults with sleep physicians regarding testing results and toleration to therapies.
• Assists with development and maintenance of policies and procedures.
• Participates in community service through sleep apnea screening.

Key Success Factors

• General understanding of Polysomnographic Care modalities, therapies, equipment and medications.
• Must be able to read, write and follow flow chart protocols as appropriate.
• Must be able to work under stressful conditions.
• Must have critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Ability to maintain and troubleshoot audio and video equipment.
• General computer skills, including but not limited to: typing, information security, electronic medical documentation, hand held scanning and email.

Benefits

Our competitive benefits package includes the following: Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits, 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO accrual beginning Day 1. Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Qualifications

• Education: H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• Experience: Less than 1 Year of Experience
• Certification/License/Registration: Basic Life Support (BLS)