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Under the general supervision of a licensed physician, the Registered Polysomnographic Technologist provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders involving polysomnography diagnostic and therapeutic services. Monitors and records physiologic data using various techniques, equipment, and procedures. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

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A Brief Overview Under the general supervision of a licensed physician, the Registered Polysomnographic Technologist provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders involving polysomnography diagnostic and therapeutic services. Monitors and records physiologic data using various techniques, equipment, and procedures. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What you will do

• Performs polysomnographic procedures on patients under the general supervision of the physician (or designee) to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders.
• Gathers and analyzes patient information.
• Performs test preparation procedures.
• Performs polysomnographic record scoring.
• Demonstrates professional work behavior and excellent customer service routinely in all interactions.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

Education/Formal Training Requirements

• Required - Technical Degree or Diploma Polysomnography
• Preferred - Associates Degree Electroneurodiagnostic Technology/Polysom
• Preferred - Associates Degree Polysomnography
• Preferred - Associates Degree Respiratory Therapy/Polysom
• Preferred - Associates Degree Sleep Technology
• Preferred - Bachelor's Degree Electroneurodiagnostic Technology/Polysom
• Preferred - Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy/Polysom
• Preferred - Technical Degree or Diploma Polysomnography (A-STEP)
• Preferred - Technical Degree or Diploma Sleep Technology

Work Experience Requirements

• Required - No prior work experience

Licenses and Certifications Requirements

• Required - Certified Respiratory Care Therapist - Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care
• Required - BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
• Required - Polysomnography Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners
• Preferred - Registered Respiratory Therapist Sleep Disorder Specialist - National Board for Respiratory Care
• Preferred - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care
• Preferred - Registered Polysomnographic Technologist - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates competency in performing polysomnographic procedures, including knowledge of event characteristics (e.g., respiratory, cardiac, sleep stage, seizures, etc.) and ability to take appropriate action.
• Ability to summarize and report polysomnographic data in narrative form.
• Basic computer operations skills including use of Windows operating system.
• Positive interpersonal skills with patients, their families, physicians, department staff and other members of hospital staff.
• Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment in a professional area.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of own and others’ work flow.

Supervision Provided by this Position

• There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position.

Physical Demands

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• Frequent non-invasive patient contact.
• Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

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