SLEEP TECHNOLOGIST

Southeastern Health • Lumberton, NC

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About The Position

The Polysomnographic Technologist works under the general supervision of the clinical director (MD) or designee to provide a comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services or patient care and education. The Registered Polysomnographic Technologist will collect, monitor, and analyze electrical activity of brain waves and standard physiological measurements of polysomnography for the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of neurological, neuromuscular, and/or respiratory disorders of sleep.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an Accredited Polysomnography and/or Neurodiagnostics educational program leading to an associate degree.
• Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist within 6 months of graduation.
• Successful completion of a polysomnography program of no less than one year duration associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility or equivalent experience.
• BCLS certification.
• Valid documentation of enrollment with the North Carolina Medical Board Polysomnography Licensure Act.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of Neurodiagnostic procedures gained through experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders.
• Conduct polysomnography and diagnostic services.
• Monitor and analyze electrical activity of brain waves.
• Perform standard physiological measurements for sleep evaluation.
• Educate patients about sleep disorders and treatment options.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees