Saint Joseph Mercy Health System ยท 1 month ago
Polysomnographic Tech - Registered
Howell, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expSaint Joseph Mercy Health System is committed to delivering compassionate, person-centered care. They are seeking a Registered Polysomnographic Tech to conduct nocturnal polysomnograms, initiate nasal CPAP, and score various sleep tests while ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the testing process.
Health CareHospitalMedicalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Gathers materials, and sets up all necessary equipment for the test to be performed
Discusses test procedure with patient and answers any questions
Instructs patient on the use of PAP therapy
Prepares patient for test by applying appropriate electrodes and ancillary equipment to patient utilizing AASM standards
Calibrates machines according to standard procedures and recalibrates as needed
Monitors patient during testing
Adjusts and trouble shoots equipment as necessary to ensure success of the test procedure
Contacts physician if life-threatening or other emergency situations arise
Scores polygraphic records, and summarizes findings for physician review
Cleans equipment as needed
Contacts appropriate sources for necessary repair
Maintains adequate stock levels of equipment and supplies
May collect urine samples for laboratory analysis
Assist in training new personnel in polysomnography techniques
Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner
Helps identify problems, offer solutions and participates in their resolution
Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, employees and visitors to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
Discuss patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places
Behaves in accordance with SJMHS Mission and core values; Social justice, Respect, Compassion, Excellence and Care of the poor and underserved
Assist with answering the phone and scheduling patients for test procedures. Maintains current BLS/CPR and sleep certifications
Acquires 10 CEC's per year for sleep center accreditation
May assist with interviews for new hire employees
Assist with scoring training and comparisons
Assist with monitoring and evaluating technical quality of procedures performed in the Sleep Center
Qualification
Required
Requires high school diploma
Requires board certification from the BRPT or ABSM
Associates that are not registered or are CRPSGTs at the time of hire are required to successfully pass the board examination within the first 180 days of the date of hire
Twelve to eighteen months of related experience
Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with patients when explaining testing and treatment procedures, and with physicians and other departmental personnel when gathering and exchanging patient-related information
Analytical skills necessary to observe and evaluate patients during testing and treatments, and notify manager or physician in cases of emergency
Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail approximately 75% of work time when operating equipment, monitoring equipment, recording data and scoring records
Ability to walk and stand for approximately 25% of work time and to lift, pull, push and carry portable equipment for approximately 25% of work time
Company
Saint Joseph Mercy Health System
St. Joseph mercy ann arbor is a 537-bed teaching hospital located on a 340 acre campus in ann arbor, michigan.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Joyce Young
Regional Vice President/CNO, SJMHS, SE Michigan Hospitals
Michelle Taylor, PHR, SHRM-CP
Talent Acquisition Senior Partner
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