UHC-PRN Polysomnography Technician (JR23-19649)

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Utilizes a variety of specialized technical skills to perform sleep studies without direct supervision. Prepares patients for and conducts both routine and specialized sleep studies. Must meet competency standards within 3 months of hire date. Competency requirements include both adult and pediatric patients. Provides the physicians of the Sleep Evaluation Center with the technical data necessary to achieve a diagnosis. Assists in the technical training of house-staff and technician trainees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Must hold a current Allied Health Credential;
OR
Must be enrolled in or completed a Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) approved Sleep Technology Approved Resource (STAR) designated focused education program;
OR
Must be enrolled in or completed the Accredited Sleep Technologist Education Programs (A-STEP) on-line self-study modules;
OR
Must be enrolled in or completed the A-STEP 80-hour Introductory Course;
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Must be enrolled in or completed a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) Polysomnography program
2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date
3. Must obtain designated registry within 18 months of hire as a Polysomnography Tech to retain employment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Associates Degree in an Allied Health Field
2. One (1) year of health care experience
3. One (1) year of Sleep Lab experience
4. Certified Polysomnographic Technician (CPSGT) (Earn RPSGT credential within 18mo of hire)

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Coordinates and prioritizes scheduling of both inpatient and outpatient procedures while ensuring proper document flow and storage according to established departmental guidelines.
2. Assures the completion of all patient testing procedures within established time frames, as observed by supervision.
3. Documents procedures performed in the patient chart within established guidelines, as observed by supervision.
4. Files and completes necessary departmental documentation in an accurate and timely fashion to provide necessary historical data, as monitored by supervision.
5. Submits accurate and timely patient charges, as monitored by supervision.
6. Obtains necessary information from the clinical record, requisition, or by directly questioning the patient to enable the technologist to be aware of any special circumstances involved and to achieve a quality study to facilitate the… For full info follow application link.

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