Polysomnographic Technician

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.       Requires current California Registered Polysomnographic Technologist license and RPSGT credential issued by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists;

2.       Experience in PSG and home sleep study scoring;

3.       Effective written and verbal communication skills;

4.       Excellent computer skills;

5.       Strong organizational skills;

6.       Self-motivated;

7.       Team player

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinical environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS: 

Demonstrates behavior which supports the Cedars-Sinai mission.  Attends required orientation and training seminars.  Meets production standards within established time requirements.  Work product and performance meets quality standards.  Demonstrates respect and positive interpersonal skills with patients, clients, the public, managers, and co-workers--a team player.  Maintains confidentiality of patient care and business matters.  Observes time, attendance and dress code standards.  Protects the safety of others and of the physical plant and equipment, following institution policies, fire, safety and infection control regulations.