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Huntsville Hospital Health System•Huntsville, AL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This position represents registered or registry-eligible polysomnographic technologists with a complete and thorough understanding of all processes and procedures related to sleep diagnostics. Patient testing and record scoring are the main functions of this position. Registered Polysomnographic technologists will aide in decision processes as they relate from patient to patient and working with non-registered PSGs, trainees and students.

Requirements

High school degree / GED is required
Registered through the BRPT, or be “registry-eligible” by meeting one of the following:
A-Step program of the AASM (AASM Pathway # 1)
Have current certification in respiratory therapy by the NBRC, (AASM pathway # 2)
Complete a CAAHEP accredited Sleep Technologist or END program or a Respiratory Therapy add-on track for sleep technology (AASM pathway # 3)
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work in a fast paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly
Ability to work with others in a positive and supportive manner
Analytical ability
Working knowledge of polysomnography

Nice To Haves

RPSGT by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists is preferred upon hiral
Certification of BLS is preferred for hiral processes
18 months full-time work / educational experience in polysomnographic technology

Responsibilities

Patient testing
Record scoring
Aide in decision processes as they relate from patient to patient
Work with non-registered PSGs, trainees and students
Accurately perform head measurements
Successfully place electrodes using the International 10-20 Electrode Placement System
Gather and interpret data in situations where the problems are somewhat complex
Make clinical decisions as related to procedural guidelines

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Flexible spending
Short term and long term disability
Several retirement account options with 401K organization match
Nurse residency program
Tuition assistance
Student loan reimbursement
On-site training and education opportunities
Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application