Polysomnographic Technologist
About The Position
The Polysomnographic Technologist works in the Sleep Laboratory at Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, Alabama. This specialized healthcare professional conducts and analyzes sleep studies to diagnose and monitor patients with sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, narcolepsy, periodic limb movement disorder, insomnia, and REM behavior disorder. The posting describes the role as full-time with night shifts and 12-hour shifts, while also stating that the position is per diem (PD/PRN), as needed. The technologist prepares the sleep-study environment, monitors patients and study data, scores sleep stages and respiratory events, and may initiate or adjust positive airway pressure therapies. The role also includes troubleshooting equipment and patient concerns, collaborating with the care team, and educating patients about sleep disorders and therapy compliance.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire and maintained as current.
- Completion of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine A-STEP program with eligibility to sit for board certification or registry; or graduation from an accredited polysomnography program; or enrollment in the final semester of an accredited polysomnography program to qualify as a student technician.
- Recent graduates of an accredited polysomnography program must obtain certification or registry within six months of hire; A-STEP program completers must obtain certification or registry within six months of program completion.
- Student Polysomnography Technicians must obtain certification or registry within six months of graduation from an accredited program.
Nice To Haves
- Eligibility for registry through the BRPT.
- At least one year of technical experience working in a sleep lab or center.
- Experience scoring sleep studies.
Responsibilities
- Prepare the sleep lab or hospital room, review patient history and orders, and explain the sleep-study process to patients.
- Apply sensors to monitor brain, heart, muscle, eye, and respiratory activity while maintaining patient safety and data quality.
- Observe and respond to sleep-related events, including apneas, oxygen desaturations, and abnormal cardiac activity.
- Record and score sleep stages and respiratory events using software tools, and 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 about sleep disorders, home testing, and positive airway pressure therapy compliance.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
- Bereavement leave, FMLA, and other leave options.
- Employer 401(k) options.
- Tuition reimbursement options.
- Life, disability, and other insurance options.
- Additional benefits are available; see the employer's benefits page.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
