Polysomnographic Technician, PRN

Lifepoint Health•Florence, AL

4h•Onsite

About The Position

North Alabama Medical Center is seeking a Polysomnographic Technician, PRN, to join their team. This role is vital in providing care for patients undergoing sleep studies and sleep disorder treatment. The position is part of Lifepoint Health, a healthcare delivery network committed to employee well-being and community health.

Requirements

Associate degree Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Sleep Lab Experience
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

Provides care for patients undergoing sleep studies and sleep disorder treatment.
Prepares for the arrival of the patient by setting up and preparing the equipment for the ordered test.
Interviews patient to determine sleep disorder issues and to explain testing procedures.
Performs testing and any additional testing required for sleep disorder that is noted.
Scores, interprets, and reports results of sleep studies.
Educates patients about test results, sleep disorders, community support groups, and available resources.
Prepares, calibrates, repairs, and maintains equipment required for testing.
Determines and reports needed repairs and replacements.
Maintains proper supplies to care for patients.