Polysomnographic Student, Acute at Lifepoint Health, Somerset, KY

Polysomnographic Student, Acute at Lifepoint Health in Somerset, KY. Est. up to $60k. Apply with swipeandhired.

05117 - POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC TECH
Provides care for patients undergoing sleep studies and sleep disorder treatment.
Reports to: Director of Cardiology; Sleep Lab Supervisor
FLSA: Non-exempt
Education: Associate’s Degree Required
Licenses: N/A
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)
Minimum Work Experience
Sleep Lab Experience
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.
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.
Non-Essential Functions
Review and comply with LifePoint Code of Conduct and all relevant Company and Division policies and procedures.