Polysom Technician
Company: CHI Health Lakeside
Location: Omaha
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview
Your time at work should be fulfilling. Rewarding. Inspiring.
That's what you'll find when you join one of our non-profit CHI
facilities across the nation. You'll find challenging, rewarding
work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you.
Join us and together we'll create healthier, stronger
communities.CHI Health Lakeside is West Omahas only full-service
hospital. We believe that patient-focused care heals the body mind
and spirit of every person. Our campus is designed for patients and
sets the tone for a comfortable less stressful hospital stay. As
one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in the world we
provide a full range of services including: maternity cancer and
surgery care as well as diagnostics and emergency services.
Responsibilities
**Eligible for $5,000 Sign-On Bonus and $10,000 Education
Assistance!** -We take our sleep seriously, and with our Polysom
Techs to help, we can find effective ways to help others. You will
be providing direct care to patients while safely operating
sophisticated medical equipment to record sleep/wake stages,
respiratory events, cardiac events and other clinical events.
-RRT's can be trained if interested in polysomnography, and SDS or
RPSGT certifications also qualify! -What you will do:Provides for
the assessment and evaluation of the appropriateness and
effectiveness of diagnostic testing based on patients' age,
cognitive and physical abilities, and/or developmental needs. - Is
responsible for communication to the physician of pertinent patient
data.Initiates and monitors overnight testing procedures in
accordance with American Academy of Sleep Medicine.Communicates a
professional attitude with patients, visitors and other hospital
personnel. Practices strict ethical enforcement of protected
medical and employee confidentiality. -Assists coordinator with
quality assurance programs for the department and makes
recommendations as needed.Operates in full compliance with
organization's safety program. Responds to all emergency
preparedness situations as appropriate. - Utilizes standard
precaution and assures unit's equipment is ready for safe
operation.Performs duties in documented accordance with requirement
of all regulating/governing bodies.Assumes responsibility for
personal and professional growth through participation in
department meetings, in-service programs and continuing education
programs. Fulfills yearly education requirements as stated by
policy.May participate in on call rotation for staffing.
Qualifications
What you need:Graduate of an AMA approved 2-4 year program of
Respiratory TherapyOne of the followingLicensed as Respiratory Care
Practitioner with State of NebraskaLicensed as Registered
Polysomnographic Technologist (RSPGT) certificationLicenced as
Sleep Disorder Specialist (SDS) ceritificationAHA BLS or BLS
instructor certification is required upon hirePALS & ACLS
certification preferred -#missioncritical -
Keywords: CHI Health Lakeside, Omaha , Polysom Technician, Professions , Omaha, Nebraska
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