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Baptist Memorial Health Care · 2 days ago

Technician-Polysomnographic II (Sleep Tech)

Jackson, MS

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Technician-Polysomnographic II to perform basic polysomnographic testing and associated interventions under supervision. The role involves collecting and analyzing patient information, overseeing procedures, and ensuring compliance with laboratory protocols.

GovernmentHealth CareHospitalMedicalNon ProfitNursing and Residential CareRehabilitationWellness

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

Qualification

Registered Respiratory TherapistCertified Respiratory TherapistPolysomnography CertificationBasic Life SupportBasic computer literacy

Required

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

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

Basic Life Support or Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Basic computer literacy skills

BLS certification within 14 days of hire date