Polysomnographic Technologist

Summary

Located in Franklin, Tennessee, Williamson Health is one of the South's most exceptional health care systems with a 203 bed hospital (Williamson Medical Center), over 40 providers at our Williamson Health Medical Group locations, the Bone & Joint Institute and the Monroe Carell Junior Children's Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center. Williamson Health offers comprehensive in-patient and out-patient services. We have more than 825 providers representing over 70 medical specialties and sub-specialties.

Williamson Health is a system where your talents will be valued and your skillset expanded. We are rooted in our promise to world-class, compassionate care for the residents of Williamson County and surrounding communities, taking exceptional pride in serving our community. We're committed to empowering our employees to work in innovative ways and reserve time and space for curiosity, laughter and creativity. We value and support the diversity and cultural differences among one another and are committed to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart of everything we do: respect for every individual, the health and total well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity. These shape who we are as an organization and are essential for delivering the highest level of culturally competent care and treatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician and employee.

Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits program, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you can take charge of your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
o Medical, Dental, Vision
o PTO
o Retirement Matching
o Tuition reimbursement
o Discount programs
o FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
o Identity Theft Protection
o Legal Aid

Williamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

POSITION SUMMARY

To perform polysomnographic testing.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Formal Education / Training:

1. Earned a Polysomnographic Technologist diploma or degree form a college or university.
2. RPSGT or at least one year of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist experience.
3. TN State License Polysomnographic Technologist
4. BLS

Workplace Experience:

Diagnostic Services

Equipment and Skills Training:

Computerized Polysomnographic Testing Equipment; CPAP; Network Computer System; Pulse Oximetry; Oxygen Titration

Physical Environment:

Sleep Center

Physical Effort:

Able to communicate in English both verbally and legibly.

Able to sit/stand/walk for up to ten hours a day.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

1. Prepares patient physically and psychologically for testing, and provides emotional support.
2. Performs procedures according to Williamson Health and Departmental Standards.
3. Documents actions taken and patient's response.
4. Provides patient with discharge instructions.
5. Prepare completed test for interpretation.
6. Prepares and maintains exam room for procedures.
7. Maintains equipment and notifies Clinical Coordinator/Maintenance of needed repairs. Notifies Clinical Coordinator of supply needs.
8. Attends in-services and other educational programs.
9. Assist with the orientation and training of new personnel.
10. Demonstrates responsibility for assigned communications or special assignments
11. Communicate outcomes and opportunities for improvement in the sleep lab care delivery team/system.
12. Maintain position specific qualifications.