PSG Technologist (FT 1st shift) HH Sleep Lab

Huntsville Hospital Health System • Huntsville, AL

18d • 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
• 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)
• 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 with a 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 while mandatory upon completion of the provisional period
• Prefer 18 months full-time work / educational experience in polysomnographic technology

Responsibilities

• Patient testing and 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 and successfully place electrodes using the International 10-20 Electrode Placement System
• Gathering and interpreting 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 and much more
• childcare
• health and wellness programs
• an onsite employee pharmacy
• a free health clinic

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED