PSG Technologist Non Registered

HH Health System•Madison, AL

9d•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.
Further educational requirements are based on the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
RPSGT by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists is not required for this position.
Certification of BLS is preferred and mandatory upon completion of the provisional period.
Employees in this job description must be 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).
Current employees, as of August 2010, must be registry eligible by July 1, 2011.
Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly.
Must have the ability to work with others in a positive and supportive manner.
Analytical ability with a working knowledge of polysomnography required.

Nice To Haves

Prefer 18 months full-time work / educational experience in polysomnographic technology.

Responsibilities

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.
Accurately perform head measurements and successfully place electrodes using the International 10-20 Electrode Placement System.
Gathering and interpreting data in situations where the problems are somewhat complex and make clinical decisions as related to procedural guidelines.

Benefits

Continuing education
Shared Governance
Clinical Ladder
Nurse Residency
Tuition assistance
Child care
Wellness resources
On-site employee pharmacy
Health clinic
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 and much more!