Location:

Hollywood, Florida

Patients depend on our team for the best in evidence-based care and innovative therapies, such as inhaled nitric oxide, high-frequency oscillation, and invasive and non-invasive ventilator support modalities. Opportunities exist for motivated Registered Respiratory Therapists (and Certified Respiratory Therapy Technicians) with the skills to provide a high level of quality service in a variety of settings including the ED, Trauma and Critical Care.

Summary:

The Polysomnographic Technologist - Extern assists registered technologists in the area of sleep treatment. The Extern performs various diagnostic sleep studies, aiding in the treatment of sleep disorders.

Responsibilities:

Prepares patients and equipment for ordered testing.Completes mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department-specific competencies and requirements.Performs and documents testing, monitoring the patient throughout testing and intervenes, as necessary, to resolve patient needs or equipment issues.Interviews patients to determine sleep disorder issues and to explain testing procedures.Prepares, calibrates, repairs and maintains equipment required for testing; determines and reports needed repairs/replacements.

Competencies:

CUSTOMER SERVICE, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT ASSESSMENT AND CARE, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR, TEAM WORK

Education and Certification Requirements:

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)

Additional Job Information:

Complexity of Work: This role requires critical thinking skills, effective communication, decisive judgment, and the ability to build and foster positive relationships. The incumbent must be able to assess the patient study and take appropriate action when required. Required Work Experience: Previous polysomnography experience preferred. Other Information: Additional Certification Info: Must be actively pursuing appropriate sleep certification as recognized by the Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). Certification must be received within 24 months of starting the position.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Bending and Stooping = 80%
•  Climbing = 60%
•  Keyboard Entry = 80%
•  Kneeling = 80%
•  Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 80%
•  Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
•  Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
•  Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
•  Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
•  Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
•  Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
•  Reaching = 80%
•  Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
•  Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
•  Running = 60%
•  Sitting = 80%
•  Squatting = 80%
•  Standing = 80%
•  Walking = 80%
•  Audible Speech = 80%
•  Hearing Acuity = 80%
•  Smelling Acuity = 0%
•  Taste Discrimination = 0%
•  Depth Perception = 80%
•  Distinguish Color = 80%
•  Seeing - Far = 80%
•  Seeing - Near = 80%
•  Bio hazardous Waste = 80%
•  Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 80%
•  Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 80%
•  Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 80%
•  Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 80%
•  Asbestos = 0%
•  Cytotoxic Chemicals = 60%
•  Dust = 60%
•  Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 60%
•  Hazardous Chemicals = 60%
•  Hazardous Medication = 60%
•  Latex = 60%
•  Computer Monitor = 80%
•  Domestic Animals = 60%
•  Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
•  Fire Risk = 60%
•  Hazardous Noise = 0%
•  Heating Devices = 60%
•  Hypoxia = 0%
•  Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
•  Magnetic Fields = 0%
•  Moving Mechanical Parts = 60%
•  Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%
•  Potential Electric Shock = 60%
•  Potential for Physical Assault = 60%
•  Radiation = 40%
•  Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
•  Unprotected Heights = 0%
•  Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%

Shift:

Nights

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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