Polysomnographic Technician

Position Title: Polysomnographic Technician Department: Neurodiagnostics Purpose: Under general direction of a registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT), as directed by the leader, in accordance with the policies and procedures of Genesis Medical Center and the department, the Polysomnograhpic Technician prepares patients for and performs routine polysomnographic procedures and collects data pertinent to the interpretation of test results. The technician will perform only those procedures for which proficiency has been demonstrated and registration is not required, but will assist registered technologists with more complex recordings. Report To: Supervisor, Neuro Center Supervisory Responsibility: Guidance: The job requires the provision of occasional guidance and training to others. The job does not have formal or official supervisory responsibilities. Materials Responsibility: Very Limited. Work requires very limited responsibility for material resources. Examples of resources could include personal work materials, supplies or equipment, or very small amounts of cash. The employee has a very limited or indirect amount of control over these resources. Although human error might require the repair or replacement of materials, usually the cost of correcting these errors is minor. The variety and volume of resources is also very limited. Problems associated with material resources are very uncomplicated. Key Relationship: Co-workers/Health System Employees, General Public/Visitors/Volunteers, Physicians/Medical Office Staff, Patients, Families, and Significant Others POSITION SPECIFICATION Education: High school graduation Field Of Study: Electroneurodiagnostics Special Training: Enrollment and attendance in END technology training program. Basic Life Support. Training Preferred: Licensure/Registration: Must obtain RPSGT within two years Experience: No experience required. Interpersonal Skills: Interaction is with a variety of people inside or outside the organization. Communications are of moderate difficulty and sensitivity. Contact with others may involve detailed lengthy dialogues exchanges of information. Requires a moderate amount of interpersonal skills. Interactions involve dealing with moderately complicated problem situations or stressful encounters. Working Conditions: There is exposure to some undesirable or unpleasant environmental characteristics. The physical environment is generally safe and there is minimal health risk. No safety equipment or unusual precautions are required. Exposure to these conditions would be limited to 70% or less of the work day. Possible Exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens: Yes Miscellaneous: Position Title: Polysomnographic Technician Department: Neurodiagnostics Purpose: Under general direction of a registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT), as directed by the leader, in accordance with the policies and procedures of Genesis Medical Center and the department, the Polysomnograhpic Technician prepares patients for and performs routine polysomnographic procedures and collects data pertinent to the interpretation of test results. The technician will perform only those procedures for which proficiency has been demonstrated and registration is not required, but will assist registered technologists with more complex recordings. Report To: Supervisor, Neuro Center Supervisory Responsibility: Guidance: The job requires the provision of occasional guidance and training to others. The job does not have formal or official supervisory responsibilities. Materials Responsibility: Very Limited. Work requires very limited responsibility for material resources. Examples of resources could include personal work materials, supplies or equipment, or very small amounts of cash. The employee has a very limited or indirect amount of control over these resources. Although human error might require the repair or replacement of materials, usually the cost of correcting these errors is minor. The variety and volume of resources is also very limited. Problems associated with material resources are very uncomplicated. Key Relationship: Co-workers/Health System Employees, General Public/Visitors/Volunteers, Physicians/Medical Office Staff, Patients, Families, and Significant Others POSITION SPECIFICATION Education: High school graduation Field Of Study: Electroneurodiagnostics Special Training: Enrollment and attendance in END technology training program. Basic Life Support. Training Preferred: Licensure/Registration: Must obtain RPSGT within two years Experience: No experience required. Interpersonal Skills: Interaction is with a variety of people inside or outside the organization. Communications are of moderate difficulty and sensitivity. Contact with others may involve detailed & lengthy dialogues & exchanges of information. Requires a moderate amount of interpersonal skills. Interactions involve dealing with moderately complicated problem situations or stressful encounters. Working Conditions: There is exposure to some undesirable or unpleasant environmental characteristics. The physical environment is generally safe and there is minimal health risk. No safety equipment or unusual precautions are required. Exposure to these conditions would be limited to 70% or less of the work day. Possible Exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens: Yes Miscellaneous: