Polysomnographic Technologist
About The Position
Harris Regional, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Polysomnographic Technologist to join its Respiratory Therapy team. Harris Regional is an 86-bed facility providing services including general surgery, women’s care, intensive care, emergency services, and other specialty care. The team works with providers and caregivers to deliver respiratory care and improve patient and family experiences. The technologist prepares equipment and patients for ordered sleep testing, performs sleep studies and any additional testing indicated, and scores, interprets, and reports study results. The role also includes educating patients about results, sleep disorders, support groups, and available resources, as well as maintaining testing equipment and patient-care supplies. This is a full-time evening position. Applicants must be Registered Polysomnographic Technologists with a valid, current Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists credential in North Carolina. Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
Requirements
- Be a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist.
- Hold a valid and current Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) credential in North Carolina.
- Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
Responsibilities
- Prepare equipment for the patient’s arrival and the ordered test.
- Interview patients to identify sleep disorder concerns and explain testing procedures.
- Perform sleep testing and additional testing required for sleep disorders identified during testing.
- Score, interpret, and report sleep study results.
- Educate patients about test results, sleep disorders, community support groups, and available resources.
- Prepare, calibrate, repair, and maintain testing equipment; identify and report needed repairs and replacements.
- Maintain appropriate supplies for patient care.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Paid family leave
- Paid time off
- Higher education and certification tuition assistance
- Loan assistance
- 401(k) retirement package with company match
- Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs
- Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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