Polysomnography Tech
Job Description
This position is responsible for performing physiologic studies of sleep and sleep-related disorders to patients via technology, therapeutic interventions, and coordination of care with other health care professionals.
Mission
Making Communities Healthier
Vision
We want to create places that:
People choose to come for Healthcare
Physicians want to practice
Employees want to work
Attitude
Exhibits a positive attitude by:
Treating everyone with the dignity that they deserve
Welcoming customers in a friendly manner
Apologizing for problems and inconveniences
Avoiding the sharing of personal problems and frustrations with others
Find out the immediate needs of the customer and asking if there is anything else you can do
Communications
Exhibits good communication skills when:
Answering the telephone
Providing information
Listening
Smiling, making appropriate eye contact, and giving undivided attention to customers
Public Etiquette
Exhibits good public etiquette by:
Introducing yourself when meeting a patient or customer for the first time
Smiling and making appropriate eye contact with people
Offering assistance to patients and visitors
Calling patients by name
Communicating in a polite manner using please and thank you
Personal Appearance
Personal appearance is professional by:
Dress is professional, clean and in good taste
Wearing identification badge appropriately at all times
Dress is in accordance with hospital and department dress code
Confidentiality and Privacy
Respects privacy and maintains confidentiality by:
Knocking before entering a patient s room
Providing proper fitting gowns and modestly covering patients
Closing curtains/doors/window blinds during examinations, procedures, consultations
Allowing a patient privacy if you are not directly involved in care being rendered
Following HIPAA regulations
Sharing protected health information and confidential information on a need to know basis only
Customer Service
Respects the customers time by:
Acknowledging patients immediately when they come into your area
Explaining the reasons for any delays and keeping the customer apprised of the situation
Training patients on the operation of their bed, television, controls, and telephone
Answering patient call lights promptly with care, courtesy, and respect
Personal Responsibility and Accountability
Exhibits a sense of ownership and accountability by:
Conducting yourself professionally
Responding in a timely, accurate manner to assignments and requests
Maintaining fiscal responsibility by utilizing resources wisely, taking care of equipment, and preventing lost charges
Solving problems, meeting needs, and determining what can I do to make a positive difference
Adapting to changes in a positive, professional manner
Attends staff meeting and complete all mandatory training on time
Does not incur unapproved overtime, arrives on time and leaves on time and has few unscheduled absences
Commitment to Each Other
Supports a healthy work environment by:
Not spreading gossip or talking about other team members
Addressing conflicts quickly and appropriately
Not holding a grudge or acting out against other employees
Working interdepartmentally through communication, cooperation, understanding and trust
Integrity
Acts with integrity by:
Completing an honest hour of work for each hours of pay
Refraining from criticizing others
Upholding the standards of our Code of Conduct
Doing you part to make this a great hospital
Responsibilities
Implements, recommends, delegates and coordinates the polysomnography testing of patients.
Must be able to pay attention to details and maintain accurate patient records.
Administers and evaluates therapy ordered by the physician.
Appropriately maintains and uses equipment.
Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Assists physicians with therapeutic/equipment choices
Deliver individualized instructions to patient and/or caregivers regarding patient s care and in care following discharge.
Attends staff meetings.
Demonstrates flexibility to meet unit and hospital needs.
Demonstrates interest in personal and professional growth.
Performs other job related duties as assigned by the Director of Outpatient Services.
Qualifications
Current RPSGT License
BRPT Certification required
BLS requiredEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
This position is responsible for performing physiologic studies of sleep and sleep-related disorders to patients via technology, therapeutic interventions, and coordination of care with other health care professionals.
Mission
Making Communities Healthier
Vision
We want to create places that:
People choose to come for Healthcare
Physicians want to practice
Employees want to work
Attitude
Exhibits a positive attitude by:
Treating everyone with the dignity that they deserve
Welcoming customers in a friendly manner
Apologizing for problems and inconveniences
Avoiding the sharing of personal problems and frustrations with others
Find out the immediate needs of the customer and asking if there is anything else you can do
Communications
Exhibits good communication skills when:
Answering the telephone
Providing information
Listening
Smiling, making appropriate eye contact, and giving undivided attention to customers
Public Etiquette
Exhibits good public etiquette by:
Introducing yourself when meeting a patient or customer for the first time
Smiling and making appropriate eye contact with people
Offering assistance to patients and visitors
Calling patients by name
Communicating in a polite manner using please and thank you
Personal Appearance
Personal appearance is professional by:
Dress is professional, clean and in good taste
Wearing identification badge appropriately at all times
Dress is in accordance with hospital and department dress code
Confidentiality and Privacy
Respects privacy and maintains confidentiality by:
Knocking before entering a patient s room
Providing proper fitting gowns and modestly covering patients
Closing curtains/doors/window blinds during examinations, procedures, consultations
Allowing a patient privacy if you are not directly involved in care being rendered
Following HIPAA regulations
Sharing protected health information and confidential information on a need to know basis only
Customer Service
Respects the customers time by:
Acknowledging patients immediately when they come into your area
Explaining the reasons for any delays and keeping the customer apprised of the situation
Training patients on the operation of their bed, television, controls, and telephone
Answering patient call lights promptly with care, courtesy, and respect
Personal Responsibility and Accountability
Exhibits a sense of ownership and accountability by:
Conducting yourself professionally
Responding in a timely, accurate manner to assignments and requests
Maintaining fiscal responsibility by utilizing resources wisely, taking care of equipment, and preventing lost charges
Solving problems, meeting needs, and determining what can I do to make a positive difference
Adapting to changes in a positive, professional manner
Attends staff meeting and complete all mandatory training on time
Does not incur unapproved overtime, arrives on time and leaves on time and has few unscheduled absences
Commitment to Each Other
Supports a healthy work environment by:
Not spreading gossip or talking about other team members
Addressing conflicts quickly and appropriately
Not holding a grudge or acting out against other employees
Working interdepartmentally through communication, cooperation, understanding and trust
Integrity
Acts with integrity by:
Completing an honest hour of work for each hours of pay
Refraining from criticizing others
Upholding the standards of our Code of Conduct
Doing you part to make this a great hospital
Responsibilities
Implements, recommends, delegates and coordinates the polysomnography testing of patients.
Must be able to pay attention to details and maintain accurate patient records.
Administers and evaluates therapy ordered by the physician.
Appropriately maintains and uses equipment.
Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Assists physicians with therapeutic/equipment choices
Deliver individualized instructions to patient and/or caregivers regarding patient s care and in care following discharge.
Attends staff meetings.
Demonstrates flexibility to meet unit and hospital needs.
Demonstrates interest in personal and professional growth.
Performs other job related duties as assigned by the Director of Outpatient Services.
Qualifications
Current RPSGT License
BRPT Certification required
BLS requiredEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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