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Job Summary:

Non-Registered Polysomnographic Technician performs comprehensive polysomnographic testing, analysis and intervention under supervision of a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist and/or the Medical Director or designee. Can provide supervision of a Polysomnographic trainee. Conducts polysomnographic procedures utilizing appropriate protocols outlined by national, state, AASM, Infection Control and department guidelines, policies and procedures. Adheres to Lourdes mission and values involving customer service. Provides services from 4 years of age to geriatrics.

Job Functions:

Gathers and integrates patient information in order to identify normal from abnormal to determine the final testing procedure in conjunction to the physician order.

Interacts positively with the patients, explaining procedures, to obtain the most interpretable test results and improve patient's compliance with the therapy.

Completes and verifies documentation and writes a detailed, accurate technical report to aid the physician in interpretation of test results.

Explains pre-testing, testing and post-testing procedures to the patient.

Conducts pre-testing preparation of equipment, calibrating equipment required for testing to determine proper function and makes appropriate adjustments.

Applies electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards, performs appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals are obtained.

Performs Polysomnography, CPAP titration, Parasomnia studies and oxygen titration

Documents routine observations including sleep stages and clinical events in order to felicitate scoring and interpretation.

Helps coordinate patient scheduling and performs routine office work and other medial tasks as required.

Education:

Trainee and/or CRTT recognized by the National Board of Respiratory Care

Licensure: Active license by the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care where applicable

Certification:

Maintains CPR

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more

• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com