Temp – Sleep Technologist – Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) (Nights) Pittsfield, MA
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Title: Temp – Sleep Technologist – Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) (Nights) Pittsfield, MA
Description:
This is a Polysomnographic Technologist II need
The Polysomnographic
Technologist works under the general supervision of the Administrative
Director, and Medical Director, or designee to provide comprehensive evaluation
and treatment of sleep disorders. This may involve polysomnography, diagnostic
and therapeutic services or patient care and education. The
Polysomnographic Technologist can perform the duties defined for a
Polysomnographic Technician and may provide supervision of other staff.
- Demonstrated
effective written and spoken communication skills. - Demonstrated
appropriate social skills. - Demonstrated
ability to analyze complex situations and apply policy.
Requested time off during the course of this assignment MUST be noted and verified at upload. RTO REQUESTS AFTER UPLOAD WILL NOT BE APPROVED!! NO MORE THAN 3 DAYS OF RTO WILL BE ACCEPTED (less is better).
This client will not consider “local” travelers (who reside within 50 miles of facility).
Patient Ratio 1:3
Beds: 3
This is a small community hospital (it is not a pediatric intensive
care unit). The census is 3. There is not a second nurse scheduled for the unit. The maximum number of patients is 3. There is backup from Family Birthplace staff, and travelers have a security badge with a panic button to get immediate help. There are also respiratory and IV therapists that can cover the unit.
Our experienced Pediatric nurses understand the unique needs of children and adolescents, and the importance of family involvement in their care. We provide “rooming in” for parents who wish to remain with their child during the hospital stay. To help make the visit more pleasant, we have on hand a variety of “in room” games and videos, as well as a play room for those with no contagious illness.
Non-billable orientation: 8hrs
OT and Holiday Multipliers: 1.25%
Charge, Call and Call-Back: Not applicable for this need