What are the responsibilities and job description for the Polysomnographic Tech PRN position at AdventHealth Gordon?
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: PRN
Shift : Nights
Location: 1035 Red Bud Road, Calhoun, GA 30701
The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Gordon
- Four seasons of outdoor activities, including whitewater, hiking, camping
- Named #4 on NICHE magazine’s “Best Cities (under 100,000) to Raise a Family”
- Affordable land and homes
- Outstanding qualify of life
- Strong cultural community
- Access to excellent public and private K-12 education
- Convenient location between two large metropolitan areas: Atlanta and Chattanooga
The role you’ll contribute:
The Polysomnographic Technologist will deliver safe and effective care, which is consistent with the standards of care for this discipline. A Polysomnographic Technologist works under the direction of a registered polysomnographic technologist and the clinical coordinator 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 provide supervision of a Polysomnographic Trainee.
- Reviews patient history, physical information, medications, procedure request and study protocol.
- Explains procedure and orients patient to the sleep center.
- Prepare and calibrate equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and adjust if necessary.
- Apply electrodes and sensors per accepted standards.
- Perform appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and adjust if necessary.
- Perform positive airway pressure mask fitting
- Produces optimal recordings of EOG, EMG, EKG, SaO2, airflow, respiratory effort, CPAP and BIPAP.
Qualifications
What you will need?
- Polysomnographic Trainee with documented proficiency in all required competencies or successful completion of a polysomnography program associated with a state licensed and or nationally accredited educational facility
- Must have CPR certification in Basic Life Support
- RPSGT /RRT-SD Certification
- BLS
- Minimum of 6 months experience preferred
- ACLS preferred
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
Category: Sleep Center
Organization: AdventHealth Gordon
Schedule: Per Diem
Shift: 3 - Night
Req ID: 25000570
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.
