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About The Position

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Requires successful completion of an accredited educational polysomnography program leading to either a certification or an associate degree in Polysomnography or successful completion of a medical program leading to a minimum of an AS degree associated with a state license or certification (Medical Assistant, Nursing, Respiratory Care, etc.) or a minimum of 6 months of experience as a Polysomnographic Technician Trainee with documented proficiency in all required competencies.
• Pass the board exam and become a credentialed (RPSGT) within 2 years of hire which requires completion of an accredited STAR or ASTEP Polysomnographic Program.
• Advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic and advanced diagnostic sleep studies under the supervision of a Polysomnographic Technologist.
• Prepares patient equipment for testing, interviews patient to determine sleep disorder issues and to explain pre and post testing procedures.
• Performs and documents testing per lab protocols.
• Monitors patient throughout testing and intervenes as necessary to resolve patient needs or equipment issues.
• Assists with scoring sleep studies and generating reports.
• Prepares, calibrates, repairs and maintains equipment required for testing.
• Determines and reports needed repairs/replacements.

Benefits

• Sign on Bonus of $15,000 available to Eligible Candidates
• Night Shift Pay Differential included
• continued education and certification opportunities
• tuition reimbursement