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Overview

The candidate must have experience working in a Sleep disorders labratory, the position requires the employee to have a valid TN License, a BRPT Registry certification and up to date CPR card.

Therapist-Polysomnographic II

Job Code: 21395

FLSA Status

Job Family: NEURO

Job Summary

Performs basic polysomnographic testing and associated interventions under the direct supervision of the clinical director or medical director. May verify insurance, enters patient admission information into the HBO system. May provide supervision of other staff. Subject to overtime and callback as required. Reports to the Director of the Sleep Center. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

+ Collects, analyzes and integrates patient information in order to identify and meet the patient-specific needs and to determine final testing parameter/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols.

+ Oversees and performs difficult and unusual procedures and therapeutic interventions.

+ Follows procedural protocols.

+ Demonstrates the ability to analyze complex situations and apply policy.

+ Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

Description:

Minimum Required: Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist, Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registry Eligible in Sleep and must challenge the BRPT Exam of hire/transfer to be eligible to remain in the PSG II job classification. If the candidate has previous sleep experience and is eligible to take the exam upon hire, he/she must challenge the next available exam date and and pass the exam to remain a PSG II Technician.

Preferred/Desired: Successful completion of an accredited educational program leading to an associate degree with an emphasis in polysomnography OR Successful completion of a polysomnography program of no less than one year duration associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility or equivalent experience and documented proficiency at all competencies required of a Polysomnographic Technician AND Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist or equivalent.

Education

Description:

Minimum Required:

Preferred/Desired:

Training

Description:

Minimum Required:

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Description:

Minimum Required: Basic Life Support or Advanced Cardiac Life Support Basic computer literacy skills.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Description:

Minimum Required: ACLS; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE

Preferred/Desired

Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

Reporting Relationships: No

Work Environment

Functional Demands

Label Short Description Full Description

Sedentary Very light energy level Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart

Light Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)

Medium High energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)

Heavy Very high energy level Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.

Functional Demands Rating: Light

Activity Level Throughout Workday

Physical Activity Requirements – Sitting: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements – Standing: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements – Walking: Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders): Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements – Twisting: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements – Bending: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear: Continuous

Sensory Requirements

Color Discrimination : Yes

Near Vision: A ccurate

Far Vision: A ccurate

Depth Perception:

Hearing:

Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens: Anticipated

Environmental Requirements – Chemical: Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases: Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures: Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements – Radiation: Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations: Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels: Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter: Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Other

REQNUMBER: 31714