OU Health is seeking a per diem / prn Polysomnographer for a per diem / prn job in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Polysomnographer
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Per Diem
Pay is based on years of applicable experience and acuity level of position
Position Title: Registered Polysomnographic Technologist PRN
Department: Sleep Lab
Job Description: General Description: Under direct supervision of The Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT), will provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders including sleep testing, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care and direct patient education.
Essential Responsibilities:
Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.
- Coordinates and assumes responsibility for ensuring the delivery of safe, efficient and high quality technical services and support in the sleep lab.
- Provides patient care, appropriately operates equipment and carries out diagnostic and therapeutic interventions including but not limited to Polysomnographic Testing, CPAP Titration, and Multiple Sleep Latency Testing (MSLT).
- Documents physiological activity and abnormal readings; provides a detailed report for the physician
- Calibrates, maintains and cleans equipment used by the department
- Utilizes appropriate patient/family teaching methods and ensures education needs are met for both pre and post procedures.
- Demonstrates knowledge of scoring parameters
General Responsibilities:
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D required.
Experience: 0 - 3 years of experience required. Preferred candidates with six (6) months healthcare experience OR current enrollment in an accredited educational program leading to a certificate or associate degree with an emphasis in sleep technology.
License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire. Certified Polysomnographic Technician (CPSGT) preferred.
Special Requirement:
Incumbents can remain in this position for up to eight (8) months and must pass their CPSGT exam within the same eight (8) month time frame - incumbents who do not successfully complete the training program, do not pass the CPSGT exam, or do not meet the performance expectations of the position, may be separated from OU Health.
Incumbents who possess their CPSGT upon hire can stay in the position for up to three (3) years - incumbents who do not successfully obtain their Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) within the three (3) year period, may be separated from OU Health.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Basic knowledge of safety and maintenance of electrical equipment.
- Knowledge of sleep disorders and treatment.
- Experience operating equipment used in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders.
- Ability to explain technical information.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to analyze data and prepare a written report.
- Good computer skills.
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About OU Health
OU Health is the state's only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma's largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state's only freestanding children's hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma's flagship hospital, which serves as the state's only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community. Becker's Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health's oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma's top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings. OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU Health's mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research.
Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals. We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others. By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day. We provide clinical and non-clinical opportunities to further your career and we invite you to explore our available positions.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
- Pet insurance
- Sick pay
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Employee assistance programs
- Benefits start day 1