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Polysomnography Tech PRN

Pulaski, Tennessee

Req ID 7415-3291 Post Date May. 08, 2025 CategoryTechnician FacilitySouthern Tennessee Regional Health System - Pulaski
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Provides care for patients undergoing sleep studies and sleep disorder treatment.

Reports to: Director Cardiopulmonary Services

Essential Functions 

Consulting with physicians and other healthcare professionals

Establishing treatment plans, operating medical equipment

Record patients' medical histories and symptoms

Set up plans for patients' care or contribute to existing plans

Observe patients and record observation

Knowledge of medical equipment used in the care of the patient

Teach patients and their families how to manage illnesses or injuries

Collect, analyze and integrate patient information to identify and meet the patient-specific needs

Determine the final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician and Laboratory policy and procedures

Follow Sleep Labs policy and procedures

Verify identification, collect documents and obtain consent for study from the patient. Explain the procedure and orient the patient to the center

Select appropriate equipment and calibrate for testing to determine proper functioning and adjust as needed

Follow procedural protocols for MSLT, PSG, Split night and CPAP Titrations and Home Sleep Studies

Score sleep/wake stages by applying accepted guidelines and score clinical events utilizing AASM standard

Perform portable monitoring equipment preparation and data download

Perform patient education and discharge instructions

Non-Essential Functions 

Attends and participates in staff meetings in-service, projects and committees as assigned.

Adheres to and supports policies and procedures of STRHS Pulaski

Performs all other duties as assigned.

Must complete all assigned education in a timely manner.

Must complete department specific education.

 

Organizational Expectations 

Actively participates in Foundation Safety Behavior Tools and Tactics such as Briefs, Debriefs, Huddles, Learning Board Activities, Executive Patient Safety Rounds and reporting of unanticipated and unintended patient events regardless of where there is harm.

Provide effective mentoring
Be loyal to the absent
Always manage up
Consistent use of AIDET & 5 P's
Uphold the facilities Standards of Performance


Job Requirements 

Minimum Education
One year certification from college or technical school, or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.
Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Required Licenses
[Tennessee, United States] Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
Current license from the State of Tennessee as a Polysomnographic Technologist or obtain within 30 days of hire.


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