PSG Technologist (FT 1st shift) HH Sleep Lab

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Aide in decision processes as they relate from patient to patient
• Work with non-registered PSGs, trainees and students

Requirements

• Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required: RPSGT by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists is preferred upon hire.
• Certification of BLS is preferred for hiral processes while mandatory upon completion of the provisional period.
• Education: High school degree / GED is required. Further educational requirements are based on the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
• Experience: Prefer 18 months full-time work / educational experience in polysomnographic technology.
• Additional Skills/Abilities: Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly. Must have the ability to work with others in a positive and supportive manner. Must have the ability to accurately perform head measurements and successfully place electrodes using the International 10-20 Electrode Placement System. Analytical ability with a working knowledge of polysomnography required when gathering and interpreting data in situations where the problems are somewhat complex and make clinical decisions as related to procedural guidelines.

Qualifications

• RPSGT by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists is preferred upon hire.
• Certification of BLS is preferred for hiral processes while mandatory upon completion of the provisional period.
• Education: High school degree / GED is required. Further educational requirements are based on the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
• Experience: Prefer 18 months full-time work / educational experience in polysomnographic technology.
• Additional Skills/Abilities: Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly. Must have the ability to work with others in a positive and supportive manner. Must have the ability to accurately perform head measurements and successfully place electrodes using the International 10-20 Electrode Placement System. Analytical ability with a working knowledge of polysomnography required when gathering and interpreting data in situations where the problems are somewhat complex and make clinical decisions as related to procedural guidelines.

Skills

Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly. Must have the ability to work with others in a positive and supportive manner. Must have the ability to accurately perform head measurements and successfully place electrodes using the International 10-20 Electrode Placement System. Analytical ability with a working knowledge of polysomnography required when gathering and interpreting data in situations where the problems are somewhat complex and make clinical decisions as related to procedural guidelines.

Benefits

Huntsville Hospital offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 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, and more. Learn more about our benefits at Huntsville Hospital Benefits.