What are the responsibilities and job description for the Polysomnographic Tech II (PRN) - Sleep Disorders position at Shands Teaching Hospital and Clinics?
The UF Health Sleep Center provides diagnosis and treatment for a variety of sleep disorders under the direction of a multidisciplinary team of University of Florida College of Medicine board-certified sleep medicine physicians. The center interacts with a variety of physicians, including adult and pediatric pulmonologists, neurologists, dentists, surgeons and sleep psychologists to diagnose and treat sleep disorders in adults and children. The 12-bed Sleep Disorders Center, located at Magnolia Parke, operates seven nights per week and features state-of-the-art monitoring equipment.
The Polysomnographic Technologist performs polysomnograms overnight. Administers oxygen and nasal continuous positive airway pressure and employs ventilatory assist devices in accordance with established protocols. Recognizes at risk events and notifies appropriate physicians.
Responsibilities
Status: PRN
FTE: .40
Shift Hours: VARIABLE
Days of Week: VARIABLE
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
- High School graduate or equivalent.
- Degree is preferred but not required.
- Registered Polysomnographic Technologist certification (RPSGT) from the BRPT or the AASMs Registered Sleep Technologist certification (RST) is required.
- Will consider board eligible graduate of an accredited Polysomnography program. The applicant MUST pass board examination within 3 months of employment.
- Current CPR required prior to first day of clinical work.
Motor Vehicle Operator Designation: Employees in this position: Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose
Licensure/Certification/Registration: RPSGT OR RST