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Intern - Sleep Center

Job Summary: Assists the Registered Polysomnographer with all aspects of patient care during the sleep exam.  Is able to score data, place all electrodes onto patients and initiate the sleep exam while under the direct supervision of the Registered Polysomnographer.

Essential Functions:

  • Consistently uses an outward mindset and puts forth exemplary effort in accomplishing his/her goals and objectives in a manner that helps others to achieve their goals and objectives.
  • Assists performing polysomnograms recognizing pathology and appropriate interventions for treatment understanding and implementing all treatment protocols following standards of AASM and requirements of DMEs.
  • works to understand the function, calibration and trouble-shooting of the sleep technology and gains ability to make independent decisions as needed.
  • Assists with scoring polysomnograms and recognize all patterns, artifacts, respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals and other sleep/wake events, airflow/effort, electroencephalograms, electrocardiograms, electromyograms and pulse oximetry.
  • Calibrates Sleep Monitoring Systems; maintaining accurate data at all times.
  • Assists with processing all reporting functions including registration process upon patient admission.

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent. Current Enrollment in an AASM – approved Polysomnography Program. BLS from American Red Cross or American Heart Association certification.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:  Posses strong computer skills. Able to work independently, be self motivated, and highly detail oriented. Strong communication skills, being able to maintain a professional, confident manner with patients at all times.

Working Conditions: May be exposed to chemical vapors such as cleaning and disinfecting solutions. There may also be skin contact with these substances. The employee may also be exposed to infectious agents including blood borne pathogens.

Physical Requirements: Constantly see/visual acuity, talk/hear, lift/carry 50+ lbs.  Frequently stand, sit, reach, handle/grasp/feel, bend/twist, stoop/kneel/crouch.

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