Logan Regional Medical Center · 5 months ago
Polysomnographic Technologist, Full Time, Nights
Logan Regional Medical Center is committed to empowering caregivers and valuing every voice in patient care. They are seeking a Polysomnographic Technologist to perform clinical diagnostic procedures for patients with sleep-related disorders, including testing, scoring, and educating patients about their results and available resources.
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Responsibilities
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
Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills with patients, patient families, laboratory staff, physicians, and other members of the hospital staff
Monitors the patient throughout the night, observing cardiac rhythm and respiration of abnormalities
Qualification
Required
Graduate of accredited Polysomnography program required
3-5 years experience as a polysomnographic technician required
Preferred
Graduate of JRCRTE and AMA approved School of Respiratory Therapy preferred