Polysomnographic Technologist

Riverview Regional Medical Center · Gadsden, AL · 1 wk ago

HealthcareFull-time

Overview

We are seeking a Polysomnographic Technologist, sometimes referred to as our Sleep Lab Tech, Sleep Technologist or Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) in our Sleep Laboratory department. The Polysomnographic Technologist (or Sleep Technologist) is a specialized healthcare professional who conducts and analyzes sleep studies to diagnose and monitor patients with sleep disorders. Polysomnographic Techs identify conditions such as sleep apnea, narcolepsy, periodic limb movement disorder, insomnia, and REM behavior disorder.

Responsibilities

Prepare the sleep lab or hospital room, review patient history and orders, and educate patients on the sleep study process
Apply sensors to monitor brain, heart, muscle, eye, and respiratory activity while ensuring patient safety and data quality
Observe and respond to sleep-related events such as apneas, oxygen desaturations, or abnormal cardiac activity during the study
Record and score sleep stages and respiratory events, using software tools to prepare data for physician interpretation
Initiate and adjust CPAP, BiPAP, or ASV therapy as needed and troubleshoot equipment or patient concerns during the study
Collaborate with the care team and educate patients on sleep disorders, home testing, and positive airway pressure therapy compliance

Qualifications

You must have: High school diploma or equivalent
BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current
Completion of American Academy of Sleep Medicine A-STEP program with eligibility to set for board certification or registry; graduate of an accredited polysomnography program or enrolled in the last semester of an accredited polysomnograpy program to qualify as a student technician
If a recent graduate of an accredited Polysomnography program, must obtain certification or registry within 6 months of hire date; or for completion of the AASM A-STEP program must obtain certification or registry within 6 months of program completion
For student Polysomnography Technicians, must obtain certification or registry within 6 months of graduation date from accredited program

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus

Eligible for registry through the BRPT
Minimum of 1 year technical experience working in a sleep lab/center
Experience scoring sleep studies

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance options
Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
Employer 401K options
Tuition reimbursement options
Life, disability, and other insurance options
Many other amazing benefits

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.