Polysomnographic Therapist I
Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Description: Palmetto Health is looking of Polysomnographic Therapist I right now, this position will be presented in South Carolina. For complete informations about this position opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Associates Degree Required
Job Summary:
All employees are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Palmetto Health’s values of compassion, dignity, ! excellence, integrity and teamwork. In addition, this job performs basic polysomnographic testing procedures as well as setting up and initiating all sleep related therapies. Testing modalities include but are not limited to: PSGs (polysomnograms), pneumocardiograms, MSLT (multiple sleep Latency tests), and MWT (multiple wakefulness tests). This position is also responsible for the scoring of sleep studies. This position acts independently to perform polysomnographic procedures in accordance with the physician's order and departmental policy.
Key Responsibilities:
Performs sleep studies in accordance with Medical Director's guidelines.
Troubleshoots and repairs equipment within realm of knowledge.
Communicates often with the lead therapist and manager regarding patient, equipment and other issues.
Obtains all required patient information and consent prior to performing sleep studies.
Serves as a preceptor for students.!
Initiates, monitors and performs quality (artifact f! ree) sleep studies.
Adheres to department time and attendance standards.
Adheres to infection control practices.
Requirements:
Education:
Graduate of an AMA approved school for Respiratory Therapy, Associate degree or equivalent.
Experience:
At least 6 months experience working as either a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner, or as a Polysomnographic Technician preferred.
Licensure, Registry or Certification Required:
Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in SC, and RRT, or CRT, by the NBRC. BLS required.
Special Training:
Must possess skills necessary to treat patients of all ages to include infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient. Must be computer literate with complete working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Windows.
EEO/AA
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If you were eligible to this position, please send us your resume, with salary r! equirements and a resume to Palmetto Health.
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This position will be opened on: Sun, 29 Sep 2013 16:53:12 GMT
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