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Sleep Study Tech-PSGT

Samaritan Health Services
  • Albany, OR
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    • JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
      • Performs patient set-ups for overnight sleep testing, and records overnight polysomnographic (PSG) and video recordings of patient's sleep activity for diagnostic evaluation. Communicates and coordinates activities with Sleep Lab Section leader/supervisor. Administers sleep medications per policy.
    • DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
      • The Samaritan Health Services Sleep Center provides patients with various diagnostic tests to detect all aspects of sleep disturbances and neurological related disorders.
    • EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
      • Graduate from an American Medical Association (AMA) approved college program or one (1) year experience in polysomnography, neurodiagnostics or respiratory therapy required.
      • Current unencumbered Oregon Polysomnographic Technologist (PSGT) License required.
      • Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) through the BRPT required.
      • Healthcare Provider BLS required.
    • KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
      • Patient Care - Possess the skills and knowledge needed to assist and care for others. Ability to recognize symptoms, drug properties and interactions, treatments, and preventive health-care measures within scope of practice.
      • Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss quality issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.
      • Time Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.
      • Conflict resolution - Ability to proactively resolve conflicts in a positive and constructive manner. Possess the knowledge and skills to handle complaints, settle disputes, and negotiate with others to reach mutually beneficial decisions.
      • Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.
      • Medical Terminology - Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
    • PHYSICAL DEMANDS

      • Rarely
        (1 - 10% of the time)

        Occasionally
        (11 - 33% of the time)

        Frequently
        (34 - 66% of the time)

        Continually
        (67 – 100% of the time)

        CLIMB - LADDER

        LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs

        SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)

        STAND

        WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

        CLIMB - STAIRS

        WALK - INCLINE

        SQUAT Repetitive

        BEND FORWARD at waist

        ROTATE TRUNK Standing

        PUSH (40-60 pounds force)

        PULL (40 - 60 pounds force)

        SIT

        ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

        MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

        REACH - Forward

        REACH - Upward

        FINGER DEXTERITY

        PINCH Fingers

        GRASP Hand/Fist

        LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0-20 Lbs

        LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

        LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

        LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs

        CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

        CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationAlbany, OR

    Skills

    • Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Conflict Resolutionunmatched
    • Drug Interactionsunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • Geriatricsunmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • Healthcare Providersunmatched
    • Medical Diagnosisunmatched
    • Medical Recordsunmatched
    • Medical Terminologyunmatched
    • Medical Treatmentunmatched
    • Medication Administrationunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Neurologyunmatched
    • Pediatricsunmatched
    • Polysomnographyunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Preventive Medicineunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Respiratory Therapyunmatched
    • Sleep Laboratoryunmatched
    • Testingunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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