PSG Technologist Non Registered

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 and working with non-registered PSGs, trainees and students.

Requirements

• High School Degree / GED is required.
• Further educational requirements are based on the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
• Certification of BLS is preferred and mandatory upon completion of the provisional period.
• 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 not required for this position.
• Current employees, as of August 2010, must be registry eligible by July 1, 2011.
• Prefer 18 months full-time work / educational experience in polysomnographic technology.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with others in a positive and supportive manner.
• 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.

Benefits

Highlights of our hospitals:

• Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report.
• We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named "One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs."
• We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and if you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you transition from student to professional nurse.
• We care about you and your well-being by offering an excellent benefits package, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and much more.

About Us

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