Technician-Polysomnographic II - JS Neuro Sleep Disorder MBMC
Baptist Memorial Healthcare Corporation - Flowood, Mississippi, United States,![Baptist Memorial Healthcare Corporation](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Overview
Performs basic polysomnographic testing and associated interventions under the direct supervision of the clinical director or medical director. May verify insurance, enters 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.
Responsibilities
Collects, analyzes and integrates patient information in order to identify and meet the patient-specific needs and to determine final testing parameter/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols.Oversees and performs difficult and unusual procedures and therapeutic interventions.Follows procedural protocols.Demonstrates the ability to analyze complex situations and apply policy.Completes assigned goals.Requirements, Preferences and Experience
Experience
Preferred: Successful completion of an accredited educational program leading to an associate degree with an emphasis in polysomnography OR Successful completion of a polysomnography program of no less than one year duration associated with a state licensed and/or a 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.
Minimum: 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 and pass the exam to remain a PSG II Technician.
Licensure, Registration, Certification
Minimum: BLS certification within 14 days of hire date
Special Skills
Minimum: Basic Life Support or Advanced Cardiac Life Support Basic computer literacy skills.
About Baptist Memorial Health Care
At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.
At Baptist, We Offer:
Competitive salariesPaid vacation/time offContinuing education opportunitiesGenerous retirement planHealth insurance, including dental and visionSick leaveService awardsFree parkingShort-term disabilityLife insuranceHealth care and dependent care spending accountsEducation assistance/continuing educationEmployee referral program
Job Summary:Position: 16143 - Technician-Polysomnographic IIFacility: MBMC - HospitalDepartment: JS Neuro Sleep Disorder MBMCCategory: Clinical Technician/TechnologistType: ClinicalWork Type: Full TimeWork Schedule: NightsLocation: US:MS:JacksonLocated in the Jackson, MS metro area