What are the responsibilities and job description for the Polysomnographic Technologist - Sleep Lab (PRN)(Nights) position at Tanner Health System?
To conducts the data collection phase of the Sleep Study and as needed scores the completed study. The technologist will follow approved policies and protocols in order to prepare a study and or score in preparation for reading. This person will be held to high level of customer service representation and will be an active participant of our continuous quality improvement process.
EducationHigh School Diploma or GED
ExperienceOne year of related experience. Requires a working knowledge of standard practices and procedures.
Licenses & Certifications
- Healthcare Provider (CPR) within 30 days from hire.
- Registered Polysomnographic Tech
Area of Responsibilities
Compliance StatementEmployee performs within the prescribed limits of Tanner Health System's Ethics and Compliance program. Is responsible to detect, observe, and report compliance variances to their immediate supervisor, the Compliance Officer, or the Hotline.
EducationHigh School Diploma or GED
ExperienceOne year of related experience. Requires a working knowledge of standard practices and procedures.
Licenses & Certifications
Definitions
Contact With OthersPerformance of job requires contact with others where team work is essential, requiring tact in order to obtain cooperation. Contacts may be outside of the organization also.
Effect Of ErrorProbable error usually detected in succeeding operations and generally confined to a single department or phase of organization activities. Practically all work is subject to verification or check. Occasional work with some confidential data where the effect of any disclosure would be negligible or where the full import is not apparent in the routines performed.
Supervisory ResponsibilityHas limited supervision over a small section of employees (up to 15), i.e. assigns and directs their work; instructs new employees and corrects results, may discuss with supervisor, but has no authority over job content or personnel. Team governance where the Members evaluate, interview, and recommend personnel actions.
Mental DemandsWork involves a variety of problems in a general field, some of which are complex. Involves some independent judgment to decide what to do to assemble facts, determine variations from standard procedures, or plan other action to be taken to meet general objectives.
Physical EffortMinor physical effort - Job requires person to stand and / or walk frequently. Lifts, carries, or uses lightweight (1 to 25 lbs.) materials or equipment less than half of the day. Works in reaching or strained position intermittently. Office or laboratory work requires close visual effort less than half of day. Office or Laboratory work with concentration on a monotonous, repetitious procedure or skill most of day, where speed and accuracy are essential.
Working ConditionsMinor - Occasionally involved in exposure to dirt, odors, noise, or some work is performed with exposure to temperature / weather extremes / occupational risk and probability of coming into contact with blood borne pathogens, other potentially infectious diseases, or biomedical / bio-hazardous materials.
Working Conditions Aspects For Immunizations
Physical Aspects
Continually (at least once per day)
Frequently (at least 3 times a week)
Occasionally (at least once a month)
