Polysomnographic Technologist, Atrium Health, FT Nights

Full-time position, 36 hours per week on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings (7pm-7am).

Schedule

• 36 hours per week
• Wednesday, Thursday, Friday evenings (7pm-7am)

Pay

Pay range: $28.55 - $42.85 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Collects, analyzes, and integrates patient information to identify and meet patient-specific needs and determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician and laboratory protocols.
• Prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing, determines proper function, and makes adjustments if needed.
• Performs polysomnographic data acquisition; monitors study tracing quality and ensures signals are artifact-free. Identifies, corrects, and documents signal abnormalities.
• Performs routine positive airway pressure mask fitting.
• Assists in the training of new technicians/technologists.
• Performs appropriate physiologic calibrations, ensures proper signals, and makes adjustments if needed.
• Documents routine observations and completes and verifies documentation.
• Recognizes life-threatening abnormalities and reacts competently in stressful and critical situations.
• Scores polysomnographs and computer-generated records based on ASDA, Rechtshaffen, and Kales scoring criteria.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care or arrange for appropriate care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.
• Adheres to quality control, infection control, and quality assurance guidelines for equipment and the work area.
• Annually reviews and follows administrative, personnel, and departmental policies.
• Performs all procedures that electrographically record sleep and its associated phenomena, including the application of patient monitoring devices and the calibration of recording instruments in accordance with established AASM standard protocols.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree with an emphasis in polysomnography or completion of a polysomnography program.
• Must be licensed by the applicable state Board of Medicine (RPSGT) and certified by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist.
• 1-year experience required.
• BLS certification required per policy guidelines.

Physical Requirements

• Work requires frequent sitting and standing.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Competitive compensation with base pay based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
• Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.