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 The Certified Polysomnographic Technologist performs routine polysomnographic testing and related procedures under the supervision of a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist or physician. This role ensures accurate data collection, patient safety, and adherence to AASM standards while providing compassionate care and education to patients undergoing sleep studies.
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  Status: Full-Time - 36 hours/week
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Certified Polysomnographic Technologist

ProMedica

<div><p><b>Location:</b></p>
Defiance Regional Hospital<p><b>
Department:</b></p>
Sleep Center<p><b>
Weekly Hours:</b></p>
36<p><b>
Status:</b></p>
Full time<p><b>
Shift:</b></p>
Nights (United States of America)<p><b>
Sign On Bonus:</b></p>
Job Requisition Qualifies for Sign on Bonus<p><b>
Bonus Amount:</b></p>
$20,000<p></p><p><b>
Job Summary:</b></p><div><div><p><b>
$20,000 Sign on Bonus for external candidates with a 2 year commitment</b></p><p>
As a Polysomnographic Technologist, you will work with the clinical director to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This may include polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services or patient care and education.</p></div><p></p><div><p><b>
ACCOUNTABILITIES</b></p></div><div><p>
*All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise*</p></div><div><p>
1. Provides age-appropriate care to all children, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients/clients/families served in a manner that embodies body, mind, and spirit.</p></div><div><p>
2. Employs critical thinking skills and sound judgment in all aspects of care. Makes modifications in patient care based on evaluation and continuing assessments.</p></div><div><p>
3. Performs all interventions/procedures within job scope and specific field of specialty in accordance with standards of care, policies &amp; procedures, regulatory guidelines, and role specific competencies specifically: Routine, non-routine, and complex recordings such as CPAP, Bi-level, split night studies, seizure studies, REM behavior studies, MSLT testing, scoring all records, routine PSG recordings &amp; Oxygen Titrations.</p></div><div><p>
4. Follows proper chain of command when issues/problems arise and demonstrates appropriate follow-through. Always displays professionalism and maintains patient confidentiality.</p></div><div><p>
5. Collaborates with all members of the health care team to promote a seamless patient care continuum.</p></div><div><p>
6. Initiates emergency care as necessary and maintains BCLS. Stays current in field of specialty by actively participating in continuing education and maintaining certifications and annual competencies. Acquires 10 CEU&rsquo;s per year or 50 CEU&rsquo;s over a period of 5 years. Actively participates in orienting new staff and contributes to the growth of others.</p></div><div><p>
7. Performs other duties as assigned.</p></div><div><p>
The above summary of accountabilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It should not be considered exhaustive.</p></div><p></p><div><p><b><br>
REQUIREMENTS</b></p></div><div><ul><li><p>
High school diploma or equivalent</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
At least 12 months experience in Polysomnography</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
RPSGT &ndash; Registered Polysomnographic Technologist</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
BLS</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
If not Registered Polysomnographic Technologist, evidence of enrollment to obtain sleep credential. Must maintain registration. Registration may be obtained in one of the following ways:</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Completes the A-Step online modules</p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li><p>
Completes a CAAHCP accredited Sleep Training ProgramC</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Completes an Electro Neuro Diagnostic Program</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Completes a Respiratory Therapy add-on Track for Sleep Technology</p></li></ul></div></div><p></p><p><b>
ProMedica</b> is a mission-driven, not-for-profit health care organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. It serves communities across nine states and provides a range of services, including acute and ambulatory care, a dental plan, and academic business lines. ProMedica owns and operates 10 hospitals and has an affiliated interest in one additional hospital. The organization employs over 1,300 health care providers through ProMedica Physicians and has more than 2,300 physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges. Committed to its mission of improving health and well-being, ProMedica has received national recognition for its clinical excellence and its initiatives to address social determinants of health. For more information about ProMedica, please visit promedica.org/aboutus.</p><p></p><p><b>
Benefits:</b></p><p></p><p>
We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being. It&rsquo;s what makes us one of the best places to work, and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential.</p><p></p><p>
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact <b>employment@promedica.org</b></p><p><br>
Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace</p></div>

Polysomn Tech – Defiance Hospital

The Southwell Co.

<div><div>DEPARTMENT: SLEEP LAB
</div><div>F ACILITY: Sleep Center
</div><div>WORK TYPE: Full Time
</div><div>S HIFT: Nighttime<br>
</div><div></div><div><b>SUMMARY:
</b></div><div>The LPN/Polysomnographic Tech performs both the Licensed Practical Nurse and Polysomnographic Tech responsibilities and can function in either capacity as needed by the department. The LPN is responsible for delivering quality nursing care to a varied patient population, observing and documenting patient responses to care, and providing guidance and assistance to non-licensed staff in acute care setting. The LPN is accountable for the caliber of patient care performed by themselves, and the quality of customer service provided to patients, families, visitors, physicians, co-workers and other medical and non-medical persons. The Polysomnographic Technologist provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders including in center and home sleep apnea testing, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care and direct patient education. Works within the Polysomnographic Technologist scope of practice to provide direct care to assigned patients. A Polysomnographic Technologist will serve as a role model to promote a positive work environment and provide quality patient care.<br>
</div><div></div><div><b>RESPONSIBILITIES:
</b></div><div>* Assures the timely assessment of the health status and need of patients with proper charting.
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<ul><li>Completes all documentation in chart prior to treatment by provider.
</li><li>Conducts reassessments on assigned patients (and documents) when the patient&rsquo;s status changes.
</li><li>Initiates orders as incorporated into plan of care.
</li><li>Completes nursing interventions and physician&rsquo;s orders in a timely manner.
</li><li>Accurately interprets, requests, and transcribes orders for medications, treatments, procedures, lab work, and other diagnostic procedures and consultants.
</li><li>Follows Nursing Practice Guidelines and policies related to medication administration.
</li><li>Accurately states patient&rsquo;s condition to coworkers at shift report, physician on rounds, and to other associates when required.
</li><li>Oversees all care on assigned patients, assuring a high caliber of patient care is provided.
</li><li>Follows hospital policies and standards of Nursing Care, Nursing Practice Guidelines, and provides care appropriate to patient age.
</li><li>Correctly and accurately recognizes respiratory or cardiac arrest and immediately beings CPR and calls 911.
</li><li>Reviews patient&rsquo;s and/or significant other&rsquo;s knowledge related to treatment; documents patient&rsquo;s/significant other&rsquo;s response/level of understanding.
</li><li>Assumes responsibility and accountability for individualized judgments and actions.
</li><li>Accurately performs point of care testing and other screenings.
</li><li>Demonstrates efficient, effective, and prompt responses to any unit/patient crisis situation.
</li><li>Protects patients&rsquo; rights by knocking before entering the room and properly draping patient prior to procedures.
</li><li>Provides service with respect for human dignity and the uniqueness of the patient unrestricted by consideration of socioeconomic status, personal attribute or the nature of health problems.
</li><li>Safeguards the patient&rsquo;s right to privacy by judiciously protecting information of a confidential nature.
</li><li>Protects patients&rsquo; valuables as directed in hospital policies and procedures.
</li><li>Follows policies related to information release, confidentiality, patient rights, chart access, and advance directives.
</li><li>Acts to safeguard the patient and the public when health care and safety are affected by the incompetent, unethical or illegal practice of any person.
</li><li>Completes Occurrence Reports on any activity deviating from the norm.
</li><li>Accepts responsibility to establish and maintain conditions conductive to high quality nursing care.
</li><li>Knows emergency codes (i.e., Code Red, Code Blue, etc.) and protocol for outside facilities.
</li><li>Maintains cleanliness in the unit area.
</li><li>Makes proper charge for procedures completed.
</li><li>Assumes responsibility and accountability for individualized judgements and actions.
</li><li>Insures patients information is correctly entered into Sleep Software.
</li><li>Performs appropriate physiological calibrations to ensure proper signals and makes required adjustments.
</li><li>Performs data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free. Identify, correct, and document artifact.
</li><li>Scores sleep/wake stages &amp; clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) utilizing American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) standards.
</li><li>Demonstrates the ability to handle confidential information with discretion for the patient, family, and/or coworkers.
</li><li>Maintains integrity of medical records.
</li><li>Participates in Hospital/Dept. goals related to Patient Satisfactions.
</li><li>Keeps supply bins stocked.
</li><li>Protects patient&rsquo;s rights by knocking before entering the room and by properly draping patients prior to a procedure.
</li><li>Attends all mandatory in-services.
</li><li>Reviews bulletin board and emails for updates.
</li><li>Attends 80% of staff meetings or reads and initials minutes.
</li><li>Supports and adapts to progressive changes in work environment.
</li><li>Follows attendance/punctuality policies and procedures.
</li><li>Accepts and acts upon constructive criticism in order to improve abilities.
</li><li>Rotates to other departments/areas with a positive attitude.
</li><li>Helps co-workers when asked.
</li><li>Is flexible with scheduling.
</li><li>Completes all assigned task accurately and timely.
</li><li>Offers suggestions to supervisors on ways to improve operations of department and reduce costs.
</li><li>Careful not to waste supplies and ensures supplies remained stocked.
</li><li>Keeps abreast of pertinent federal, and state regulations and laws and Tift Regional Health System, Inc. (&ldquo;TRHS&rdquo;) policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
</li><li>Understands and adheres to: TRHS&rsquo; compliance standards as they appear in TRHS&rsquo;s Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy; and HIPAA and TRHS policies regarding privacy and security of protected health information.
</li><li>Demonstrates the ability to perform tasks that meet the age-specific requirements of the persons, patients, vendors, and staff that the employee is charged to interact with as required by the position.
</li><li>Offers suggestions on ways to improve operations of department and reduce costs.
</li><li>Attends all mandatory education programs.
</li><li>Improves self-knowledge through voluntarily attending continuing education/certification classes.
</li><li>Maintains required competency levels as identified in written exams, skills checklists, skills labs, annual safety and health requirements as well as service excellence education hours requirements.
</li><li>Cross-trains in order to better assist co-workers and to provide maximum efficiency in the department.
</li><li>Volunteers/participates on hospital committees, functions, and department projects.
</li><li>Manages resources effectively.
</li><li>Reports equipment in need of repair in order to extend life of equipment and removes malfunctioning equipment out of service with timely reporting to the appropriate personnel.
</li><li>Makes good use of time so as to not create needless overtime.<br>
</li></ul></div><div></div><br>
<div><b>EDUCATION:
</b></div><div>* Diploma in Nursing - Practical Nurse<br>
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</div><div></div><div><b>CREDENTIALS:
</b></div><div>* LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE<br>
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</div><div></div><div><b>OTHER INFORMATION:
</b></div><div>Maintaining current Licensure as a LPN in the State of Georgia is required.
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Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
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Will be trained on polysomnography and will be required to become credentialed as a Polysomnographic Tech
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Successful completion of EKG Fundamentals class within 90 days of hire is required.</div><br>
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<div><b>Southwell/Tift Regional Health System, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</b></div></div><div></div>

LPN Polysomnographic Tech - Sleep Lab

US Department of Veterans Affairs

Med Instr Tech (Registered Polysomn)

Registered Respiratory Therapist (Polysomnography Sleep Lab Coordinator)

CHRISTUS Health

<div><b>Description</b><p><br>
Summary:</p>
<p>Responsible for the pulmonary care of critical, non-critical, and chronically ill adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under the direction of a physician with minimal supervision. Performs patient assessments and institutes respiratory care plans. Performs various technical and diagnostic respiratory therapy procedures in all areas of the hospital.</p>
<p>Responsibilities:</p><br>
<ul><li>Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.</li><li>
Include, but are not limited to:
<ul><li>Emergency (Code Blue and White) response;</li><li>
Airway management including nasotracheal &amp; endotracheal suctioning;</li><li>
Delivery of aerosolized drugs;</li><li>
Ventilator management (i.e. setup and operation);</li><li>
Oral hygiene;</li><li>
Airway retaining device placement and maintenance;</li><li>
Airway support device management including BiPAP and CPAP devices;</li><li>
Oxygen delivery devices and therapeutic monitoring;</li><li>
Chest film analysis;</li><li>
Bloodgas collection and analysis;</li><li>
EKG analysis;</li><li>
Accurate and complete documentation;</li><li>
Cleaning and stocking of equipment and supplies as necessary;</li><li>
Participate in CAP and JC surveys.</li></ul></li><li>
RRTs may function as Shift Leader or serve in the capacity of Team Leader</li><li>
Advanced practice skills may include:
<ul><li>Therapeutic gas management and monitoring, including INO and HeO2;</li><li>
Pulmonary Function Testing;</li><li>
Bronchoscopy assist;</li><li>
Hemodynamic Monitoring;</li><li>
Waveform analysis;</li><li>
Nocturnal SpO2 evaluation (Desaturation Studies);</li><li>
Polysomnography;</li><li>
Transport duties.</li></ul></li></ul>
<p>Job Requirements:</p><br>
<p><b>Education/Skills</b></p>
<ul><li>See licensure and/or certification requirements
</li></ul><p><b>Experience</b></p>
<ul><li>1 - 3 years of experience preferred
</li></ul><p><b>Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications</b></p>
<ul><li>RT or RCP License in state of employment required
</li><li>BLS required
</li><li>Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC required</li></ul>
<p>In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.</p><br>
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<p>Work Schedule:</p><br>
<p>PRN</p>
<p>Work Type:</p><br>
<p>Per Diem As Needed</p></div>

RRT, Registered Respiratory Therapist - PRN Winnsboro

Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy PRN

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