Polysomnography Trainee
Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
Develops competency in and performs the basics of polysomnographic testing and associated patient care & treatment interventions under direct supervision of a registered polysomnographic technologist (RPSGT).
Essential Job Functions
Works cooperatively under the supervision and direction of a RPSGT, quality control technologists, and the sleep center leadership to master the skills necessary to perform quality sleep studies and achieve the RPSGT credential.
Assists with appropriate interventions including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as continuous and bi-level airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc.
Assists with all sleep center protocols and workflows as proficiency is obtained.
Complies with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, policies, protocols, and standards for an outpatient hospital department and accredited sleep center.
Assists with scheduling of patient visits & procedures, reminder calls, filling vacancies from cancellation list, and proper tracking of patient reschedules, cancellations, and no shows in the EMR.
Promptly reports any facility cleanliness, maintenance problem, safety hazard, equipment malfunction, supply issue, patient complaints, patient or staff injury, security concern, infection control issue, etc. to management and the appropriate supporting department.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Licensing/Certification
BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required before patient care)
Obtain RPSGT Registered Polysomnography Technician) within 18-months of hire (required).
Education
High school diploma or equivalent (required)
Work Experience
At least six months of customer service experience (preferred)
Training
A trainee must be working through one of the established pathways to reach the RPSGT credential outlined by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) and must complete the RPSGT credential within 6 months of eligibility and within 18-months of hire.
Skills
Clinical Skills:
Proficient with computers and accuracy with data entry and Microsoft Office.
Comprehensive knowledge of the field's concepts and principles.
Analytical skills
Strategic thinking and planning
Soft/Interpersonal Skills:
Ability to separate personal from professional interactions with clients and maintain professional/ethical boundaries.
Ability to learn and implement new procedures and adapt to emerging community needs.
Cultural competency and ability to work with diverse populations.
Attention to detail
Communication and Collaboration skills
Critical thinking
Teamwork
Conflict resolution
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