JOB SUMMARY: Performs polysomnography and processes test data for interpretation. Standards of performance as determined by the Sleep Center must be maintained.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform baseline sleep studies
Perform positive pressure titration studies
Perform pediatric sleep studies
Multiple sleep latency testing
Communicate findings with healthcare team and physicians
Must be able to work independently, often overnight
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES:
PATIENT EVALUATION (FUNDAMENTAL AWARENESS): - Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience conducting a simple patient evaluations. Capable of identifying the health risks and patient needs.
DIAGNOSTIC TESTING - (NOVICE): - Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate diagnostic testing in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY & DOCUMENTATION - (NOVICE): - Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate medical terminology and documentation in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE - (NOVICE): - Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate the ability to maintain equipment, products, or systems in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Assures that parts inventory is sufficient.
Internal Number: 1911117
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