Overview Job Summary Job Summary Performs basic polysomnographic testing and associated interventions under the direct supervision of a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist. May verify insurance, enters patient information into the HBO system. Subject to overtime and callback as required. Reports to Director of Sleep Center. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Population Served Job Responsibilities Job Responsibilities • Explains procedures and orients patients to the sleep center. • Follows procedural protocols. • Implements appropriate interventions necessary for patient safety. • Completes/verifies documentation to facilitate scoring/interpretation. • Performs duties necessary to ensure high qualilty diagnostic/therapeutic testing in accordance with accepted published standards. • Completes assigned goals. Specifications Experience Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired #N/A 6 months to one year of direct patient contact. 6 months to one year of direct patient contact. Education Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties. Current enrollment in an accredited educational program leading to an associate degree with an emphasis in polysomnography Training Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Special Skills Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Basic computer literacy skills. Basic computer literacy skills. Licensure Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired BLS certification within 14 days of hire date Reporting Relationships Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager. Reporting Relationships Yes No Work Environment Functional Demands Label Short Description Full Description Sedentary Very light energy level Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart Light Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher) Medium High energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient) Heavy Very high energy level Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer. Functional Demands Rating Sedentary Light Medium Heavy Activity Level Throughout Workday Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Standing Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Walking Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Bending Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear Continuous Sensory Requirements Color Discrimination Near Vision Far Vision Depth Perception Hearing Yes Accurate Accurate Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Chemical Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures Not Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Radiation Not Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels Not Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Other REQNUMBER: 31156