What are the responsibilities and job description for the Polysomnographic Technologist position at Geisinger Health?
Location :
Geisinger Multi-Specialty Clinic Bloomsburg
Shift :
Nights (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours :
Worker Type :
Regular
Exemption Status : Job Summary :
Performs comprehensive polysomnographic testing and analysis, and associated interventions under the general oversight of a Lead Polysomnographic Technologist and the clinical director or designee. A Registered Polysomnographic Technologist, RPSGT can provide supervision of a Certified Polysomnographic Technologist, CPSGT.
Job Duties :
- Gathers and Analyzes Patient Information Testing Preparation Procedures : Prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments, if necessary.
- Polysomnographic Procedures : Follows procedural protocols to ensure collection of appropriate data.
- Polysomnographic Record Scoring : Scores sleep and wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines.
- Complies with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues.
- Performs routine equipment care and maintenance and inventory evaluation.
- Participates in all Joint Commission mandated educational programs including, but not limited to, Infection control, Fire, Electrical and Hazard Safety programs annually.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient and program information.
- Responds to study participant's procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate information.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position Details :
Hours : Nights : 3 / 12 hour shifts. / 6 : 45p.m -7 : 15 a.m.
Travel : None
No Major Holidays
Opportunities - Will Consider Polysomnographic Technologist I - OR Polysomnographic Technologist II- Pay will be commensurate on experience and certification.
Polysomnographic Technologist I -
Polysomnographic Technologist II -
Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more : https : / / jobs.geisinger.org / diversity
Benefits of working at Geisinger :
Education :
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required), Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Preferred)
Experience :
Minimum of 2 years-Clinical (Required)
Certification(s) and License(s) :
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist within 18 months - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT)
Skills :
Age Specific Care, Communication, Critical Thinking
OUR PURPOSE & VALUES : Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.
We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
