Prisma Health ยท 3 days ago
Polysomnography Technologist, Blount, Sleep Disorder Center, FT, Nights
Maryville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelPrisma Health is dedicated to transforming healthcare for the communities they serve. They are seeking a Polysomnography Technologist to perform basic polysomnographic testing procedures and initiate sleep-related therapies as per physician's orders and departmental policies.
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Responsibilities
Performs sleep studies in accordance with physician's order, departmental policy and Medical Director's guidelines
Troubleshoots and repairs equipment within realm of knowledge
Initiates, monitors and performs quality (artifact free) sleep studies
Communicates often with the lead therapist and manager regarding patient, equipment and other issues
Obtains all required patient information and consent prior to performing sleep studies
Serves as a preceptor for students
Adheres to department time and attendance standards
Adheres to infection control practices
Performs other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
Graduate of a school for Respiratory Therapy approved by the American Medical Association or a successor accrediting authority possessing CRT or RRT credential by NBRC OR possess RPSGT credential by BRPT
Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state in which work is performed and CRT or RRT credentialed by NBRC; OR credentialed by BRPT with RPSGT. NBRC and/or BRPT credentials must be maintained
Respiratory Therapists hired prior to June 2019 may be a Certified Respiratory Therapist. Certified Respiratory Therapists hired from June 2019 on must pass a sleep credential examination (RPSGT, CRT-SDS, RRT-SDS, or RST) within 24 months from the date of hire with Prisma Health. If the Certified Respiratory Therapist does not obtain a sleep credential during the first 24 months of employment, they will be terminated from Prisma Health
Exemption status to start PAP or oxygen must be obtained through the SC Board for Respiratory Care if employee is not a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in SC
BLS required
Skills necessary to treat patients of all ages to include infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient
Computer literate with complete working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Windows, word processing, spreadsheets, databases and data entry skills
Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)
Mathematical skills
Company
Prisma Health
Prisma Health is the largest not-for-profit health organization in South Carolina, serving more than 1.2 million patients annually.
Founded in 2017
10001+ employees
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CDA Foundation
2024-07-30Grant
Leadership Team
Mark O'Halla
President & CEO
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Facility Chief Financial Officer
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