Polysomnographic Technician, PRN

Lifepoint Health • Florence, AL

11h

About The Position

Polysomnographic Technician

North Alabama Medical Center

Job Type: PRN

Your experience matters
North Alabama Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified
healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a
profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional
care to others. As a Polysomnographic Technician joining our team, you’re
embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us
on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will
make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who
you are not just what you can do. North Alabama Medical Center is a 263 bed
facility offering the community’s only open heart surgery site, a complete line
of women’s and children’s services and a complete line of medical and imaging
services. We are a Certified Chest Pain center and recognized as a Primary
Stroke Center of Excellence by the American Heart/American Stroke Association.
North Alabama Medical Center’s 24-hour emergency department serves as the
primary referral center for major trauma cases in Northwest Alabama.

Where We Are:
No matter what type of things you’re interested in, we have things of interest
for you. Florence, AL is a vibrant area with walkable streets and plenty of
inspiring things to do. Spend your days getting to know the local community by
exploring our shops, restaurants, and historical attractions.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing
excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position
also offers:

Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free
gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and
discount programs).

Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement
opportunities.

How You'll Contribute:
Provides care for patients undergoing sleep studies and sleep disorder
treatment.

Education: Associate’s Degree Required
Licenses: N/A
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)
Minimum Work Experience: Sleep Lab Experience

Required Skills
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.

Essential Functions
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.

EEOC Statement:
North Alabama Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment
Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable
laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment
because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic
information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other
basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of
Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans
29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and
behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across
the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers
and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through
talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with
opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a
difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to
promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with
an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and
reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Requirements

• 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.
• Associate’s Degree Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Sleep Lab Experience

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree