What are the responsibilities and job description for the Polysomnography Technologist (Sleep Tech) - The Jewish Hospital Sleep Center position at Bon Secours Mercy Health?
At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.
Shift : This position is PRN
Provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders through the use of polysomnography diagnostic and therapeutic services, sleep staging, event scoring and patient education.
Prepares the patient, explains the procedure and ensures patient’s cooperation during the procedure; reviews clinical data from patient medical record and by patient interview and bases testing modalities on information obtained; operates polysomnographic equipment to obtain diagnostic recordings following established protocols while manually controlling the equipment to obtain the requested pertinent waveforms from the area being studied; deciphers normal from abnormal results to obtain appropriate or additional tests which demonstrate the abnormality.
Writes detailed, accurate technical reports to aid physicians in interpretation of test data; reviews studies with physicians to clarify any discrepancies and does additional testing when necessary,
Administers various neurodiagnostic procedures without direct supervision while utilizing the appropriate protocols; monitors the quality of tests being conducted while ensuring prudent resource management; follows hospital and departmental sterile technique and keeps work area clean.
Helps coordinate patient scheduling, receives patient payments, reviews patient charges and assists with general office tasks.
Demonstrates proficiency and remains current in the neurodiagnostic field by maintaining continuing education requirements.
EDUCATION, SPECIALIZED AND / OR TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS :
Must be a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) with the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) and hold a current BLS certification.
Many of our opportunities reward
- your hard work with :
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w / AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com
