What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-Time Polysomnographic Tech - Night Shift position at Good Samaritan?
Job Description
Bonus Opportunity - $5,000 with a 2-year commitment to external candidates.
Job Summary :
Performs diagnostic sleep testing and CPAP trials per physician order and in accordance with department policy and procedure. Makes necessary arrangements for follow-up care and home therapy as prescribed by the physician
Essential Job Duties :
- Oversees and performs difficult and unusual procedures and therapeutic interventions. Analyzes complex situations and applies policy.
- Oversees and assures department compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards including State Board of Health, the Joint Commission and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
- Performs technically adequate and interpretable diagnostic sleep studies and CPAP studies on a wide variety of patients and in adherence to departmental policy and procedure and the industry standard of care. This includes continuous monitoring of patient activity before, during and after testing to ensure patient safety and quality recordings.
- Performs equipment calibrations, preventative maintenance and cleaning according to department policy and procedure. Performs minor repairs within the scope of their expertise and ability or reports the need for any repairs.
- Evaluates equipment and inventories supplies and informs Director or Lead Neurodiagnostic Technician of material and equipment needs.
- Performs related work as required in data collection, record scoring, and record keeping.
- Participates in quality assurance activities of the department and maintains knowledge of current standards of care. Serves as a resource person to non-sleep credentialed co-workers and provides leadership in matters pertaining to department operations.
- Completes other duties and special projects as assigned.
Secondary Job Duties That May be Reassigned :
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About Us
Why Choose Good Samaritan?
For more than 115 years, Good Samaritan has been dedicated to not only providing trusted, industry-leading health care, but to fill a vital role in southwest Indiana and southwest Illinois. Our hospital continues to adhere to the compassionate principles our facility was founded on and further our commitments to our patients, our staff, and the communities we serve. Good Samaritan is well recognized for its commitment to excellence as a 3-time designated Magnet® facility, TJC Primary Stroke Center, and a Level III Trauma Center.
We would love to welcome you to our Good Samaritan family.
About the Team
Thank you for your interest in employment at Good Samaritan Hospital. Please provide all information requested to assure that all your qualifications are fairly considered for current or future vacancies. Your application will remain in our active files for six months. After six months, re-application is necessary. The submission of this application does not automatically result in an employment interview or job offer.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY
Good Samaritan Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of this facility to provide equal opportunity to persons regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal state and local statements, regulations, and ordinances.
