Polysomnographer - PRN presso AdventHealth Central Florida
AdventHealth Central Florida · Orlando, Stati Uniti d'America · Onsite
- Ufficio in Orlando
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
Benefits from Day One
Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
Mental Health Resources and Support
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: PRN
Shift: Nights
Location: 2300 NORTH ORANGE AVENUE, Orlando, 32801
The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Orlando
- Located on a lush tropical campus, our flagship hospital, 1,368-bed AdventHealth Orlando
- Serves as the major tertiary facility for much of the Southeast, the Caribbean and South America
- AdventHealth Orlando houses one of the largest Emergency Departments and largest cardiac catheterization labs in the country
- We are already one of the busiest hospitals in the nation, providing service excellence to more than 32,000 inpatients and 125,000 outpatients each year
The role you’ll contribute:
Performs quality sleep studies for all patients under minimal supervision in order to aid physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders. Facilitates all aspects of study completion and reporting. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. Is knowledgeable in and carries out all applicable processes of the department. Participates in the Florida Hospital performance improvement program. Performs additional duties as requested.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
Patient Care Responsibilities * Performs quality sleep recordings by collecting, analyzing, and integrating pertinent patient history information, properly preparing the patient according to age, conducting the examination, and preparing the recording for the physician interpretation. * Implements appropriate interventions, including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as continuous and/or bi-level positive airway pressure (PAP) and Oxygen administration. * Informs the nursing supervisor and/or the physician of changes in the patient’s condition or abnormalities on the recording, when necessary. * Maintains supplies and equipment for patient care and maintains an orderly and efficient system for storage and retrieval of patient information. * Provides patient education according to established guidelines.
Quality Assurance * Accurately documents, posts, and charges for procedures to ensure quality standards set by the department and hospital. * Actively supports and participates in department and hospital quality improvement initiatives as directed. * Participates on process or performance improvement team and proactively initiates process improvement ideas. * Maintains quality of recording scores within established guidelines.
Safety and the Environment of Care * Adheres to hospital infection control and safety standards. * Ensures equipment is in good working condition and initiates appropriate contacts when repairs are required.
Meeting Attendance * Attends monthly staff meetings. * Attends other meetings as requested.
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
Minimum six months’ polysomnography experience or successful completion of a sleep program.
CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Required
BCLS - Basic Life Support Required
Certification as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist through the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (CRPT) Upon Hire Required