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05201 Polysomnography Tech STRHS-Lawrenceburg Job Description

Provides care for patients undergoing sleep studies and sleep disorder treatment.

Reports to: Director of Respiratory Therapy

FLSA: Non-exempt

Grade: 62

EEO: □ 01 Officials and Managers □ 02 Professionals X 03 Technicians □ 04 Sales Workers □ 05 Administrative Support Workers □ 06 Craft Workers □ 07 Operatives □ 08 Laborers and Helpers □ 09 Service Workers

Essential Functions ?

Prepares for the arrival of the patient by setting up and preparing the equipment for the ordered test.

Interviews patient to determine sleep disorder issues and to explain testing procedures.

Performs testing and any additional testing required for sleep disorder that is noted.

Scores, interprets, and reports results of sleep studies. Educates patients about test results, sleep disorders, community support groups, and available resources.

Prepares, calibrates, repairs, and maintains equipment required for testing. Determines and reports needed repairs and replacements.

Maintains proper supplies to care for patients.

Job Requirements ?

*Minimum Education*

Graduate of a Program in Discipline preferred

*Required Skills*

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

*Required Skills*

Certifications:

X Basic Life Support (BLS) □ Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) □ Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) □ Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) □ Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) □Other__________________________ □Other_________________________

*Required Skills*

Licenses: Current and active Polysomnographic Technologist license in the State of Tennessee is required.

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**Organization:** **Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Lawrenceburg*

**Title:** *PolySom PRN*

**Location:** *Tennessee-Lawrenceburg*

**Requisition ID:** *7425-3521*