Registered Polysomn Tech - Sleep Disorders Center - Full Time - Nights - ProMedica Fostoria Community Hospital (FCH)
Fostoria, OH
About the Job
$10,000 sign on bonus for external candidates only with a one year commitment to the organization
ProMedica Fostoria Community Hospital is a 25-bed, acute-care Critical Access Hospital serving the residents of Fostoria and surrounding communities. Patients at Fostoria Community Hospital have access to state-of-the-art diagnostic, emergency and surgical facilities, as well as general medical care and inpatient intensive care. We are committed to providing our patients with convenient access to compassionate care and the latest technological advancements in medical care and treatment. Established in 1930, ProMedica Fostoria Community Hospital has proudly cared for generations of patients and families.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No direct reports and reports to the department leadership
POSITION SUMMARY
A Polysomnographic Technologist works under the general supervision of the clinical director (MD) or designee to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services or patient care and education. A Polysomnographic Technologist can perform the duties defined for a Polysomnographic Staff Technician and may provide supervision of other staff.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
*All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise*
- Provides age-appropriate care to all children, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients/clients/families served in a manner that embodies body, mind, and spirit
- Employs critical thinking skills and sound judgment in all aspects of care. Makes modifications in patient care based on evaluation and continuing assessments.
- Performs all interventions/procedures within job scope and specific field of specialty in accordance with standards of care, policies & 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 (with proper sign off, as needed per Medicare guidelines), routine PSG recordings & Oxygen Titrations.
- Follows proper chain of command when issues/problems arise and demonstrates appropriate follow-through. Displays professionalism at all times and maintains patient confidentiality.
- Collaborates with all members of the health care team to promote a seamless patient care continuum.
- 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’s per year or 50 CEU’s over a period of 5 years. Actively participates in orienting new staff and contributes to the growth of others.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education : High school diploma or equivalent.
Skills : Demonstrates skills for solving problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where standardization may not always exist. Demonstrates skills for measurement, calculations, reading charts, graphs, and scoring. Demonstrates critical reasoning skills in order to make safe judgments, evaluate relevancy of data for critical decision making, identify needs for changes in customer and work-related issues, integrate and apply theory to practice (i.e., identify needs, establish goals, select appropriate interventions and evaluate outcomes).
Employee must demonstrate ability to: Read, Write, interpret data, and possess basic computer skills. Employees must be able to communicate effectively in both interpersonal and group settings, to interact with other employees, physicians, supervisors, volunteers, customers, visitors, students, and members of the public. Employees must possess the emotional health required for full utilization of their intellectual abilities, the exercise of good judgment and prompt completion of all employment responsibilities. The role of all employees require flexibility, compassion, integrity, motivation, interpersonal skills, concern for other and the ability to function in periodic stress inherent in health care settings.
Years of Experience : At least 12 months experience in Polysomnography.
License : RPSGT – Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
If not Registered Polysomnographic Technologist, Registration may be obtained in one of the following ways within 6 months of hire:
- • Completes the A-Step online modules
- • Completes a CAAHCP accredited Sleep Training Program
- • Completes an Electro Neuro Diagnostic Program
- • Completes a Respiratory Therapy add-on Track for Sleep Technology
Certification : BCLS at time of hire.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education : N/A
Skills : N/A
Years of Experience : N/A
License : N/A
Certification : N/A
WORKING CONDITIONS
Personal Protective Equipment: N/A
Physical Demands: N/A
The above list of accountabilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent; it should not be considered exhaustive.
ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit integrated healthcare organizational headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. For more information, please visit www.promedica.org/about-promedica
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 employment@promedica.org
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