Technician-Polysomnographic I

About the role

Performs basic polysomnographic testing and associated interventions under the direct supervision of a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist. May verify insurance and enter patient information into the HBO system. Subject to overtime and callback as required. Reports to Director of Sleep Center.

Responsibilities

• Explains procedures and orients patients to the sleep center.
• Follows procedural protocols.
• Implements appropriate interventions necessary for patient safety.
• Completes/verifies documentation to facilitate scoring/interpretation.
• Performs duties necessary to ensure high-quality diagnostic/therapeutic testing in accordance with accepted published standards.
• Completes assigned goals.

Requirements

• 6 months to one year of direct patient contact.
• Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral, and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency.
• Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.
• Basic computer literacy skills.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire date.

Preferred qualifications

• Current enrollment in an accredited educational program leading to an associate degree with an emphasis in polysomnography.