Polysomnographic Techno NightsTarpon Springs, FL

Schedule: Full time

Shift: Nights The community you'll be caring for: AdventHealth North Pinellas The role you'll contribute: Responsible for all aspects of care as outlined in the Sleep Disorder Center policy/procedure manual. Clinical practice activities include but are not limited to the performance of diagnostic polysomnographic testing and assessment based therapeutic interventions. The analysis and scoring of polysomnographic records are an expectation when registered and competency is signed off by the Lead Polysomnographer and Medical Director. The value you'll bring to the team: Incorporates patient, physician, customer needs and concerns into decision-making and organizational action. Demonstrates the ability to access department and medical center information. Performs polysomnography procedures according to physician orders, department policy/procedure, and patient care plan. Demonstrates ability to adapt EEG, ECG, EMG, Legs, Snore Mic and Thermistor equipment to patient and obtain quality data. Assessment and intervention reflect consideration of family/work roles and obligations to our adult patients. Explain modification of teaching strategies to accommodate decreased vision, hearing or mental status to our geriatric patients. Explain considerations necessary for the care of our bariatric patients. Explain considerations necessary for care of the COPD patient suspected of chronic hybercarbia. Understand the medical center's process when a non-English speaking patient comes in to have a sleep study. Follows the "Standard of Behavior guidelines according to hospital policy. Practices A.I.D.E.T (Acknowledge, Introduced, Duration, Explain, and Thank) with all patients, family members, physicians, co-workers and all disciplines to ensure quality care. Performs thorough patient assessment and takes appropriate action when necessary according to Department policy/procedure manual Attend in-services. Obtains, assists with, and seeks polysomnography educational /informational opportunities, Must participate in an average of 10 hours per year of AMA PRA Category 1 or CEC sleep-related. Educational activities over a three year period.

Qualifications: The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed: High School Grad or Equiv and 1 year experience Required. Credentialed or certified with one or more of the following: American Academy Sleep Medicine - Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) or Board of Registered Polysomnography Technologists - Registered Polysomnography Technologists (RPSGT). This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Category: Sleep Center

Organization: AdventHealth North Pinellas

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 3 - Night

Req ID: 25010021 We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.