Polysomnography Technologist - Registered (PRN)
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Polysomnography Technologist - Registered (PRN)
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Olathe Medical Center The Doctors Building 1 (MOB 1 & 2) 20375 W. 151st St.
Position Summary / Career Interest
Polysomnography Technologists are responsible for performing patient care activities and other tasks that contribute to high-quality, safe, and effective patient care. They execute protocols, perform sleep studies, calibrate, and maintain equipment, and educate patients, families, students, and other care providers. Technologists work under the supervision of the Sleep Disorders Center Manager and Medical Director. They have health care degrees with specialized training in sleep diagnostics. They sustain a clean environment, per Health System standards.
Responsibilities And Essential Job Functions
Part time
Job Requisition ID
R-31613
We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.
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Polysomnography Technologist - Registered (PRN)
Varies - PRN
Olathe Medical Center The Doctors Building 1 (MOB 1 & 2) 20375 W. 151st St.
Position Summary / Career Interest
Polysomnography Technologists are responsible for performing patient care activities and other tasks that contribute to high-quality, safe, and effective patient care. They execute protocols, perform sleep studies, calibrate, and maintain equipment, and educate patients, families, students, and other care providers. Technologists work under the supervision of the Sleep Disorders Center Manager and Medical Director. They have health care degrees with specialized training in sleep diagnostics. They sustain a clean environment, per Health System standards.
Responsibilities And Essential Job Functions
- Performs:The professional, clinical, and technical competencies.
- Patient set-up for polysomnography in accordance with departmental policies.
- Accurate scoring of polysomnographic records using established departmental criteria and generates reports.
- Multiple sleep latency tests according to established departmental procedures.
- Nocturnal oximetry studies and assesses oxygen requirements, when indicated.
- Maintenance and calibration on equipment according to manufacturer and department procedures.
- Draws and analyzes arterial blood gases according to departmental standards.
- Monitors the sleeping patient with documentation of significant events, ensuring continuous and accurate data collection, and assisting the patient, when necessary.
- Facilitates the maintenance of a sleep database.
- Trouble-shoots equipment and takes appropriate action to bring equipment back to operational standards.
- Cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes according to hospital and department standards for infection prevention.
- Uses independent judgement in the application of policies/protocols and is self-motivated to take responsible and professional action within the scope of practice.
- Maintains a patient-centered focus and strives to support the mission, goals, and values of the hospital, department, and division.
- Follows policies, procedures, and department standards.
- Interacts with physicians and other health system staff to provide quality, safe, and efficient care for the patient.
- Maintains positive working relations with customers. Demonstrates mature, sensitive, and effective communications with all age groups, especially under high levels of stress.
- Assists in the oversight of other staff members during advanced procedures.
- At the direction of a supervisor, serves as the acting leader, as needed.
- Assists in the orientation, training, and evaluating New Grads, students, and new employees.
- Assists with administrative tasks (e.g., patient scheduling, registration, telephone support, etc.), as needed.
- Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
- These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.
- High School Graduate
- Associates Degree in Respiratory Care or related field and/or a minimum of 2 years of related experience
- Bachelors Degree in Respiratory Care or related field
- Master's Degree in Respiratory Care or related field
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) within 1 Year
- Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT)
- Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RT) - State Board of Healing Arts
- Registered Respiratory Therapist(RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- Additional respiratory therapy/RPSGT experience
- Experience in clinical instruction of students
- Membership in regional & national Respiratory Therapy or Sleep organizations
Part time
Job Requisition ID
R-31613
We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.
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Position Title
Polysomnography Technologist - Registered (PRN)
Varies - PRN
Olathe Medical Center The Doctors Building 1 (MOB 1 & 2) 20375 W. 151st St.
Position Summary / Career Interest
Polysomnography Technologists are responsible for performing patient care activities and other tasks that contribute to high-quality, safe, and effective patient care. They execute protocols, perform sleep studies, calibrate, and maintain equipment, and educate patients, families, students, and other care providers. Technologists work under the supervision of the Sleep Disorders Center Manager and Medical Director. They have health care degrees with specialized training in sleep diagnostics. They sustain a clean environment, per Health System standards.
Responsibilities And Essential Job Functions
Part time
Job Requisition ID
R-31613
We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.
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Polysomnography Technologist - Registered (PRN)
Varies - PRN
Olathe Medical Center The Doctors Building 1 (MOB 1 & 2) 20375 W. 151st St.
Position Summary / Career Interest
Polysomnography Technologists are responsible for performing patient care activities and other tasks that contribute to high-quality, safe, and effective patient care. They execute protocols, perform sleep studies, calibrate, and maintain equipment, and educate patients, families, students, and other care providers. Technologists work under the supervision of the Sleep Disorders Center Manager and Medical Director. They have health care degrees with specialized training in sleep diagnostics. They sustain a clean environment, per Health System standards.
Responsibilities And Essential Job Functions
- Performs:The professional, clinical, and technical competencies.
- Patient set-up for polysomnography in accordance with departmental policies.
- Accurate scoring of polysomnographic records using established departmental criteria and generates reports.
- Multiple sleep latency tests according to established departmental procedures.
- Nocturnal oximetry studies and assesses oxygen requirements, when indicated.
- Maintenance and calibration on equipment according to manufacturer and department procedures.
- Draws and analyzes arterial blood gases according to departmental standards.
- Monitors the sleeping patient with documentation of significant events, ensuring continuous and accurate data collection, and assisting the patient, when necessary.
- Facilitates the maintenance of a sleep database.
- Trouble-shoots equipment and takes appropriate action to bring equipment back to operational standards.
- Cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes according to hospital and department standards for infection prevention.
- Uses independent judgement in the application of policies/protocols and is self-motivated to take responsible and professional action within the scope of practice.
- Maintains a patient-centered focus and strives to support the mission, goals, and values of the hospital, department, and division.
- Follows policies, procedures, and department standards.
- Interacts with physicians and other health system staff to provide quality, safe, and efficient care for the patient.
- Maintains positive working relations with customers. Demonstrates mature, sensitive, and effective communications with all age groups, especially under high levels of stress.
- Assists in the oversight of other staff members during advanced procedures.
- At the direction of a supervisor, serves as the acting leader, as needed.
- Assists in the orientation, training, and evaluating New Grads, students, and new employees.
- Assists with administrative tasks (e.g., patient scheduling, registration, telephone support, etc.), as needed.
- Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
- These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.
- High School Graduate
- Associates Degree in Respiratory Care or related field and/or a minimum of 2 years of related experience
- Bachelors Degree in Respiratory Care or related field
- Master's Degree in Respiratory Care or related field
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) within 1 Year
- Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT)
- Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RT) - State Board of Healing Arts
- Registered Respiratory Therapist(RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- Additional respiratory therapy/RPSGT experience
- Experience in clinical instruction of students
- Membership in regional & national Respiratory Therapy or Sleep organizations
Part time
Job Requisition ID
R-31613
We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.
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