Polysomnographic Technologist

Prime Healthcare•Gadsden, AL

20h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Polysomnographic Technologist , sometimes referred to as our Sleep Lab Tech, Sleep Technologist or Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) in our Sleep Laboratory department . The Polysomnographic Technologist (or Sleep Technologist) is a specialized healthcare professional who conducts and analyzes sleep studies to diagnose and monitor patients with sleep disorders. Polysomnographic Techs identify conditions such as sleep apnea, narcolepsy, periodic limb movement disorder, insomnia, and REM behavior disorder. T his position is on a per diem basis, PD/PRN, meaning as needed . Shift’s Available : Nights Employment Type : Full time Hours: 12-hour shift Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center – Gadsden, AL Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: Health, dental, and vision insurance options Paid vacation, sick time and holidays Bereavement leave , FMLA and other leave options Employer 401K options Tuition reimbursement options Life, disability, and other insurance options Many other amazing benefits

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current
Completion of American Academy of Sleep Medicine A-STEP program with eligibility to set for board certification or registry; graduate of an accredited polysomnography program or enrolled in the last semester of an accredited polysomnograpy program to qualify as a student technician
If a recent graduate of an accredited polysomnography program, must obtain certification or registry within 6 months of hire date; or for completion of the AASM A-STEP program must obtain certification or registry within 6 months of program completion
For student Polysomnography Technicians, must obtain certification or registry within 6 months of graduation date from accredited program.

Nice To Haves

Eligible for registry through the BRPT
Minimum of 1 year technical experience working in a sleep lab/center
Experience scoring sleep studies

Responsibilities

Prepare the sleep lab or hospital room, review patient history and orders, and educate patients on the sleep study process
Apply sensors to monitor brain, heart, muscle, eye, and respiratory activity while ensuring patient safety and data quality
Observe and respond to sleep-related events such as apneas, oxygen desaturations, or abnormal cardiac activity during the study
Record and score sleep stages and respiratory events, using software tools to prepare data for physician interpretation
Initiate and adjust CPAP, BiPAP, or ASV therapy as needed and troubleshoot equipment or patient concerns during the study
Collaborate with the care team and educate patients on sleep disorders, home testing, and positive airway pressure therapy compliance