Technician-Polysomnography Non Certified
Job ID: 31156
Job Category: Clinical Technician/Technologist
Work Type: Full Time
Work Schedule: Nights
Department: BMG NEA Clinics
Facility: BMG NEA Clinics
Location:
Jonesboro,
AR
Overview
Job Summary
Job Summary
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Performs basic polysomnographic testing and associated interventions under the direct supervision of a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist. May verify insurance, enters patient information into the HBO system. Subject to overtime and callback as required. Reports to Director of Sleep Center. Performs other duties as assigned.
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Required Population Served
Job Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
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Explains procedures and orients patients to the sleep center.
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Follows procedural protocols.
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Implements appropriate interventions necessary for patient safety.
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Completes/verifies documentation to facilitate scoring/interpretation.
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Performs duties necessary to ensure high qualilty diagnostic/therapeutic testing in accordance with accepted published standards.
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Completes assigned goals.
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Specifications
Experience
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#N/A
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6 months to one year of direct patient contact.
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6 months to one year of direct patient contact.
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Education
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Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.
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Current enrollment in an accredited educational program leading to an associate degree with an emphasis in polysomnography
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Training
Special Skills
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Basic computer literacy skills.
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Basic computer literacy skills.
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Licensure
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BLS certification within 14 days of hire date
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Reporting Relationships
Reporting Relationships
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Yes
No
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Work Environment
Functional Demands
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Sedentary
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Very light energy level
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Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart
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Light
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Moderate energy level
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Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)
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Medium
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High energy level
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Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)
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Heavy
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Very high energy level
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Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.
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Functional Demands Rating
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Sedentary
Light
Medium
Heavy
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Activity Level Throughout Workday
Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting
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Frequent
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Physical Activity Requirements - Standing
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Frequent
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Physical Activity Requirements - Walking
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Occasional
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Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders)
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Frequent
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Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects
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Frequent
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Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull
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Frequent
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Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting
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Frequent
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Physical Activity Requirements - Bending
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Frequent
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Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward
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Frequent
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Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead
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Frequent
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Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl
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Frequent
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Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation
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Frequent
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Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities
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Frequent
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Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion
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Frequent
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Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell
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Frequent
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Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear
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Continuous
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Sensory Requirements
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Yes
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Accurate
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Accurate
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Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens
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Anticipated
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Environmental Requirements - Chemical
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Anticipated
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Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases
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Anticipated
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Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures
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Not Anticipated
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Environmental Requirements - Radiation
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Not Anticipated
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Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations
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Anticipated
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Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels
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Not Anticipated
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Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter
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Anticipated
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