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Job Summary and Responsibilities

Job Summary / Purpose

Perform standard Polysomnographic testing as directed according to established practice in accordance with standards as published by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Association of Polysomographic Technologists. Provide patient care/services based on identified needs/developmental level for all patient populations checked below; care/services may include assessment of individual patient needs; incorporation of age-specific characteristics in patient education, communication, and planning; provision of individualized care relevant to patient needs; and recognition, monitoring, and provision of interventions as appropriate. Assure the effective use of department resources to meet patient’s needs, promote interdepartmental cooperation and problem solving, facilitate the cooperative efforts of the staff group, provide an accessible management person to communicate with staff and to carry out supervisory functions and perform polysomnographic recordings.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

1. Complies with safety and emergency procedures.

2. Complies with Hospital/Department/Unit policies.

3. Documents activities consistent with Hospital/Department/Unit Guidelines.

4. Performs polysomnographic recordings.

5. Provides care/services based on identified needs.

6. Uses required equipment for providing care/services.

7. Consults with Hospital/department resources.

8. Demonstrates professional responsibility as per job classification.

9. Demonstrates Core Values Guest Relations/Guest Service Standards.

10. Demonstrates Core Values Based on Behavioral Standards.

11. Other duties as assigned by management.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

High school graduate or equivalent. Graduate of an accredited polysomnographer program.

Required Licensure and Certifications

RPSGT BLS-CPR

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Training

Should have working knowledge of computers. Adequate conversational English is required in order that the individual be able to take direction from management, understand how to complete job tasks, communicate adequately with patients and co-workers as necessary, understand and follow safety guidelines, and understand the Associate Handbook and all hospital policies.

Where You'll Work

Welcome to Saint Joseph East, a 217-bed, full-service, community hospital located in a convenient setting in Lexington, Kentucky. Saint Joseph East also includes the Women's Hospital at Saint Joseph East which is dedicated to supporting the well-being of women in Central and Eastern Kentucky and serves a 16-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

CHI Saint Joseph Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians.

Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.

Pay Range

$25.48 - $25.48 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.