• Job Description

  Req#: 7425-3521

  05201 Polysomnography Tech STRHS-Lawrenceburg Job Description

  Provides care for patients undergoing sleep studies and sleep disorder treatment.
  
  Reports to: Director of Respiratory Therapy
  
  FLSA: Non-exempt
  
  Grade: 62
  
  EEO: □ 01 Officials and Managers □ 02 Professionals X 03 Technicians □ 04 Sales Workers □ 05 Administrative Support Workers □ 06 Craft Workers □ 07 Operatives □ 08 Laborers and Helpers □ 09 Service Workers

  Essential Functions ?

  Prepares for the arrival of the patient by setting up and preparing the equipment for the ordered test.

  Interviews patient to determine sleep disorder issues and to explain testing procedures.

  Performs testing and any additional testing required for sleep disorder that is noted.

  Scores, interprets, and reports results of sleep studies. Educates patients about test results, sleep disorders, community support groups, and available resources.

  Prepares, calibrates, repairs, and maintains equipment required for testing. Determines and reports needed repairs and replacements.

  Maintains proper supplies to care for patients.

  Job Requirements ?

  Minimum Education
  Graduate of a Program in Discipline preferred

  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.

  Required Skills
  Certifications:
  X Basic Life Support (BLS) □ Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) □ Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) □ Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) □ Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) □Other__________________________ □Other_________________________

  Required Skills
  Licenses: Current and active Polysomnographic Technologist license in the State of Tennessee is required.

• About the company

  LifePoint Health is an American company that provides healthcare services in growing regions, rural communities and small towns.

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