Pay Range:
The base pay range for this position is
$29.47-$44.61 Hourly
however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Job Title: Polysomnographic Technician - Non- Registered
Work Schedule for this Position: Three 12-hour overnight shifts
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Company Statement:
Pullman Regional is an innovative, patient-focused, multi-disciplinary based work environment where all members of the team contribute to the exceptional care of our patients and the community.
Position Overview:
A sleep trainee develops competency in and performs basic sleep testing procedures and associated interventions. The sleep trainee works under direct supervision of a sleep technician.
A Day in the Life:
Develop skills in collecting, analyzing, and integrating patient information to identify and meet the patient-specific needs (physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history).
Develop skills in determining final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols.
Learn to review pertinent information from the patient's history and verify the medical order.
Follow sleep center protocols related to the sleep study.
When a patient arrives, verifies identification, collects documents and obtains consent for the study.
Explain the procedure and orients of the patient for either in center or home sleep apnea testing (HSAT.)
Provide age-appropriate patient education.
Learn to select appropriate equipment and calibrate for testing to determine proper functioning, and adjust, if necessary.
Develop skills in the application of electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards.
Learn to perform routine positive airway pressure (PAP) interface fitting and desensitization.
Learn to follow procedural protocols [such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP and oxygen titration, etc.] to ensure collection of appropriate data.
Learn to perform appropriate physiological calibrations to ensure proper signals and make required adjustments.
About You!
This Job is For You if You Have:
OR
Current enrollment in an accredited educational program leading to a certificate or associate degree with an emphasis in sleep technology.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and standards regarding safety and infection control issues.
Learn to perform routine equipment care and maintenance and inventory evaluation.
Maintain current BLS certification.
Develop or demonstrate computer skills appropriate for the position.
Develop or demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
Develop or demonstrate appropriate social skills.
Develop or demonstrate customer service skills.
Develop or demonstrate critical thinking and ability to work with minimal supervision to analyze complex situations and apply policy.
Develop or demonstrate teamwork skills.
Follow HIPAA and privacy policies.
Demonstrate ability to follow direction.
Develop the ability to respond to sleep patients' procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate education utilizing sleep center specific protocols.
Adhere to sleep center policies and procedures.
Participate in the quality assurance program.
Learn to inspect and maintain sleep study related equipment and inventory.
Comply with professional standards of conduct.
Company Perks:
Our employees are our most important asset and that's reflected in our benefits. Pullman Regional is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:
A Few More Important Points:
The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It is not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this job.
Disability Contacts:
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