Polysomnography Trainee

Overview:

Job Description Summary:

Learns the functions of polysomnography technology and procedures on patients with suspected injury or disease resulting in sleep disorders under direct supervision and according to facility policies and procedures. Eligible for consideration for promotion after one year of work experience and demonstration of competence in core duties and responsibilities.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

Learns and applies the techniques and functions of a polysomnography technologist. Learns basic anatomy and physiology as it applies to polysomnography technology.

Provides appropriate patient care and communication, explaining procedures and documenting patient’s status and clinical history.

Performs administrative duties such as answering phones, scheduling procedures, facilitating equipment and patient transportation, maintaining departmental records, processing patient charge information, and attending to front office responsibilities.

Maintains supply inventory, ordering supplies and keeping equipment calibrated and clean.

Participates in conferences, technical meetings, and other educational activities to enhance knowledge and skills.

Education Requirement:

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences or related field, preferred.

Licensure Requirement:

(not specified)

Certifications:

Current CPR certification, required.

Skills:

Proficient in computer operations and technology.

Experience:

(not specified)

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Decision Making, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Problem solving

FREQUENTLY: Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting, Standing

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

(not specified)

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"

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