REGISTERED POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGIST- MCCULLOUGH HYDE - PRN/O...
TriHealth - Oxford, Ohio, United States, 45056![TriHealth](/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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Job Overview:
This position provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders, which may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services or patient care and education. This position may also be asked to take part in research projects and other unique laboratory procedures as appropriate and when directed by the Manager and/or Medical Director of the sleep center. This position functions independently to safely operate advanced medical equipment to record sleep/wake physiology, recognize sleep pathology, and respond with appropriate interventions to ensure patient safety and proper treatment. This position needs knowledge of normal cardiorespiratory, neurological, sleep physiology, and certification in Basic Life Support and must be capable of performing such special procedures as Multiple Sleep Latency testing, infant/pediatric polysomnography, ambulatory monitoring, and patient education.
Job Requirements:
High School DegreeGraduate of program leading to Associate's Degree, or graduate of program no less than 1 year long or equivalent experienceCertified as Registered Polysomnographic Technologist or equivalentBasic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
RPSGT, R-EEGT, RRT or CRT-SDS
Job Responsibilities:
Functions independently according to guidelines of the Sleep Disorders Center. Interacts effectively with patients, coworkers, Supervisor/Manager and Medical Director. Takes vital signs. Proficient at sleep staging/respiratory scoring. Detects high-risk ventricular arrhythmias. Attends yearly EKG basic arrhythmia update course. Proficient in measuring, fitting and titrating CPAP and Bi-level therapy to standards. Understands TriHealth Policy & Procedures, and follows appropriate chain of command.Functions independently according to guidelines of the Sleep Disorders Center. Interacts effectively with patients, coworkers, Supervisor/Manager and Medical Director. Takes vital signs. Proficient at sleep staging/respiratory scoring. Detects high-risk ventricular arrhythmias. Attends yearly EKG basic arrhythmia update course. Proficient in measuring, fitting and titrating CPAP and Bi-level therapy to standards. Understands TriHealth Policy & Procedures, and follows appropriate chain of command.Functions independently according to guidelines of the Sleep Disorders Center. Interacts effectively with patients, coworkers, Supervisor/Manager and Medical Director. Takes vital signs. Proficient at sleep staging/respiratory scoring. Detects high-risk ventricular arrhythmias. Attends yearly EKG basic arrhythmia update course. Proficient in measuring, fitting and titrating CPAP and Bi-level therapy to standards. Understands TriHealth Policy & Procedures, and follows appropriate chain of command.Functions independently according to guidelines of the Sleep Disorders Center. Interacts effectively with patients, coworkers, Supervisor/Manager and Medical Director. Takes vital signs. Proficient at sleep staging/respiratory scoring. Detects high-risk ventricular arrhythmias. Attends yearly EKG basic arrhythmia update course. Proficient in measuring, fitting and titrating CPAP and Bi-level therapy to standards. Understands TriHealth Policy & Procedures, and follows appropriate chain of command.Functions independently according to guidelines of the Sleep Disorders Center. Interacts effectively with patients, coworkers, Supervisor/Manager and Medical Director. Takes vital signs. Proficient at sleep staging/respiratory scoring. Detects high-risk ventricular arrhythmias. Attends yearly EKG basic arrhythmia update course. Proficient in measuring, fitting and titrating CPAP and Bi-level therapy to standards. Understands TriHealth Policy & Procedures, and follows appropriate chain of command.
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Working Conditions:
Climbing - RarelyConcentrating - ConsistentlyContinuous Learning - ConsistentlyHearing: Conversation - FrequentlyHearing: Other Sounds - FrequentlyInterpersonal Communication - FrequentlyKneeling - FrequentlyLifting <10 Lbs - FrequentlyLifting 50+ Lbs - OccasionallyLifting 11-50 Lbs - FrequentlyPulling - OccasionallyPushing - OccasionallyReaching - OccasionallySitting - ConsistentlyStanding - FrequentlyStooping - OccasionallyTalking - FrequentlyUse of Hands - FrequentlyColor Vision - FrequentlyVisual Acuity: Far - FrequentlyVisual Acuity: Near - ConsistentlyWalking - Frequently
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Serve: ALWAYS...•Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"•Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist•Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areasExcel: ALWAYS...•Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met•Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)•Work on improving quality, safety, and serviceRespect: ALWAYS...•Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.•Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.•Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.Value: ALWAYS...•Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.•Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.•Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.Engage: ALWAYS...•Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.•Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community