POLYSOMNO TECH

POLYSOMNO TECH

PURPOSE OF POSITION :

A Polysomnographic Technologist works under the general supervision of the clinical director (M.D., D.O., or PhD) or designee to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services or patient care and education. A Polysomnographic Technologist can perform the duties defined for a Polysomnographic Technician and may provide supervision of other staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS :

• Collect, analyze, and integrate patient information in order to identify and meet the patient-specific needs (Physical / mental limitations, current emotional / physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical / social history), and to determine final testing parameters / procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols.
• Complete and verify documentation.
• Explain pre-testing, testing, and post-testing procedures to the patient.

Testing Preparation Procedures

Polysomnographic Procedures

Polysomnographic Technologist

Polysomnographic Record Scoring

Service Management and Professional Issues

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent to this position.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. AultCare is an Affirmative Action employer.

QUALIFICATIONS :

WORKING CONDITIONS :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS ADDENDUM :

Purpose : To identify specific functions job requirements and work environment factors that could affect job performance.

Check all factors that are present as essential job requirements and check whether the factor is performed.

O = Occasionally = 0- 33% of the work shift or 0- 32 repetitions.

F = Frequently = 34-66% of the work shift or 32-200+ repetitions.

C = Constantly = 67-100% of the work shift or 200+ repetitions.

N = Not essential job requirement.

F Standing

O Walking

O Lifting (50 pounds)

O Carrying (50 pounds)

O Pushing (50 pounds)

O Climbing with (50 pounds)

O Stooping / Bending

O Twisting / Turning

O Kneeling / Squatting

O Crawling

F Reaching Up / Reaching Forward

Additional information concerning physical requirements for the position :

HAZARDOUS EXPOSURE CATEGORY :

Category I – tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

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