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Polysomnography Technologist - FT - Nights - MPG

Memorial Healthcare System · Hollywood, FL · 1 wk ago
OTHRFull-time

Summary

The Polysomnography Technologist provides care for patients undergoing sleep studies and sleep disorder treatment. Responsibilities include performing testing, scoring, interpreting, and reporting results of sleep studies, educating patients, preparing and maintaining equipment, and determining and reporting needed repairs.

Responsibilities

  • Performs testing and any additional testing required for sleep disorder that is noted.
  • Scores, interprets and reports results of sleep studies.
  • Educates patients about test results, sleep disorders, community support groups, and available resources.
  • Prepares, calibrates, troubleshoots, and maintains equipment required for testing.
  • Determines and reports needed repairs and replacements.
  • Prepares for the arrival of the patient by setting up and preparing the equipment for the ordered test.
  • Interviews patient/parent to determine sleep disorder issues and to explain testing procedures.

Competencies

  • ACCOUNTABILITY
  • ACCURACY
  • CUSTOMER SERVICE
  • ORGANIZATION SKILLS
  • PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE
  • POLYSOMNOGRAPHY TESTING
  • PROBLEM SOLVING
  • RESPONDING TO CHANGE
  • STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education And Certification Requirements

  • Accredited Program: Sleep Technology (Required)
  • Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT)

Additional Job Information

  • Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
  • Required Work Experience: One (1) year experience preferred.

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

  • Bending and Stooping: 80%
  • Climbing: 60%
  • Keyboard Entry: 80%
  • Kneeling: 80%
  • Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater: 80%
  • Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient: 80%
  • Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient: 80%
  • Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient: 0%
  • Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient: 80%
  • Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient: 80%
  • Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient: 0%
  • Reaching: 80%
  • Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg: 0%
  • Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm: 80%
  • Squatting: 80%
  • Sitting: 80%
  • Standing: 80%
  • Walking: 80%
  • Audible Speech: 80%
  • Hearing Acuity: 80%
  • Smelling Acuity: 0%
  • Taste Discrimination: 0%
  • Depth Perception: 80%
  • Distinguishing Color: 80%
  • Seeing - Far: 80%
  • Seeing - Near: 80%
  • Bio hazardous Waste: 80%
  • Biological Hazards - Respiratory: 80%
  • Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion: 80%
  • Blood and/or Bodily Fluids: 80%
  • Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens: 80%
  • Asbestos: 0%
  • Cytotoxic Chemicals: 60%
  • Dust: 60%
  • Gas/Vapors/Fumes: 60%
  • Hazardous Chemicals: 60%
  • Hazardous Medication: 60%
  • Latex: 60%
  • Computer Monitor: 80%
  • Domestic Animals: 60%
  • Extreme Heat/Cold: 0%
  • Fire Risk: 60%
  • Hazardous Noise: 0%
  • Heating Devices: 60%
  • Hypoxia: 0%
  • Laser/High Intensity Lights: 0%
  • Magnetic Fields: 0%
  • Moving Mechanical Parts: 60%
  • Needles/Sharp Objects: 60%
  • Potential Electric Shock: 60%
  • Potential for Physical Assault: 60%
  • Radiation: 40%
  • Sudden Decompression During Flights: 0%
  • Unprotected Heights: 0%
  • Wet or Slippery Surfaces: 60%
  • Shift Nights: 0%

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process. Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law. We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program. Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email TalentAcquisitionCenter@mhs.net.

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