Technician-Polysomnographic II; Sleep Tech

Job

Job Category:
Clinical Technician/Technologist

Work Type:
Full Time

Work Schedule:

Rotating

Department:
Neurology Sleep Disorder

Facility: MBMC Central MS

Location:

Jackson, MS

Performs basic polysomnographic testing and associated interventions under the direct supervision of the clinical director or medical director. May verify insurance and enter patient admission information into the HBO system. May provide supervision of other staff. Subject to overtime and callback as required. Reports to the Director of the Sleep Center. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Collect, analyze and integrate patient information to identify and meet patient-specific needs and determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols.
• Oversee and perform difficult and unusual procedures and therapeutic interventions.
• Follow procedural protocols.
• Demonstrate the ability to analyze complex situations and apply policy.
• Complete assigned goals.

• Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist, Certified Respiratory Therapist, or Registry Eligible in Sleep and must challenge the BRPT Exam of hire/transfer to be eligible to remain in the PSG II job classification. If the candidate has previous sleep experience and is eligible to take the exam upon hire, he/she must challenge the next available exam date and pass the exam to remain a PSG II Technician.
• Successful completion of an accredited educational program leading to an associate degree with an emphasis in polysomnography OR a polysomnography program of no less than one year duration associated with a state licensed and/or nationally accredited educational facility or equivalent experience and documented proficiency at all competencies required of a Polysomnographic Technician AND Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist or equivalent.

• Basic Life Support or Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
• Basic computer literacy skills.

• BLS certification within 14 days of hire date.