PolySom PRN
| Facility | Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Lawrenceburg |
| Location | Lawrenceburg, TN |
| Career Area | |
| Job ID | #7425-3521 |
Description:
05201 Polysomnography Tech STRHS-Lawrenceburg Job Description
Provides care for patients undergoing sleep studies and sleep disorder treatment.
Reports to: Director of Respiratory Therapy
FLSA: Non-exempt
Grade: 62
EEO: â–¡ 01 Officials and Managers â–¡ 02 Professionals X 03 Technicians â–¡ 04 Sales Workers â–¡ 05 Administrative Support Workers â–¡ 06 Craft Workers â–¡ 07 Operatives â–¡ 08 Laborers and Helpers â–¡ 09 Service Workers
Prepares for the arrival of the patient by setting up and preparing the equipment for the ordered test.
Interviews patient to determine sleep disorder issues and to explain testing procedures.
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, repairs, and maintains equipment required for testing. Determines and reports needed repairs and replacements.
Maintains proper supplies to care for patients.
Qualifications:
Minimum Education
Graduate of a Program in Discipline preferred
Graduate of a Program in Discipline preferred
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Requires critical thinking 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 Skills
Certifications:
X Basic Life Support (BLS) â–¡ Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) â–¡ Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) â–¡ Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) â–¡ Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) â–¡Other__________________________ â–¡Other_________________________
Certifications:
X Basic Life Support (BLS) â–¡ Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) â–¡ Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) â–¡ Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) â–¡ Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) â–¡Other__________________________ â–¡Other_________________________
Required Skills
Licenses: Current and active Polysomnographic Technologist license in the State of Tennessee is required.
Licenses: Current and active Polysomnographic Technologist license in the State of Tennessee is required.