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Job description
The Polysomnographic (PSG) Technician Assistant supports diagnostic sleep testing (PSG, HSAT, Actigraphy, Oximetry, MSLT, MWT) by providing delegated patient care (personal care needs and ADL’s as needed) and assisting technologists with patient preparation, monitoring equipment application (placing electrodes for EEG, EMG, EOG, ECG, oxygen saturation, respiratory breathing (cannula, thermistor, inductive bands), personal care, mobility assistance, communication of patient observations and other tasks as assigned.
The role serves pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients while promoting comfort, safety, and dignity in a collaborative care environment. Additional responsibilities include maintaining equipment and supplies, supporting infection prevention efforts, ensuring regulatory compliance, and participating in quality improvement activities.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers certification is required. Applicants without a valid certification will be required to complete it as part of orientation.
Additional Qualifications
- Additional work experience in a patient contact, health-care area is desirable.
- Additional work experience in patient or healthcare is preferred.
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