Night Polysomnography Tech (PRN) - Sleep Lab

Dolly Parton Children's Hospital; Knoxville, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 45.000 - 58.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital in Knoxville, TN seeks a part-time PRN Polysomnography Technician to perform sleep studies, calibrate equipment, and support patient/family education. The role includes data acquisition, scoring, and reporting under supervision, with emphasis on pediatric sleep disorders and patient safety.

The technician ensures accurate testing, proper PAP/O2 setup, and adherence to ABSM/BRPT guidelines while maintaining CPR/BLS certification.

Qualifikationen

• Associate degree or polysomnography program equivalent.
• BRPT or ABSM certification preferred; CPR/BLS required.
• Experience in pediatric sleep medicine is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Attach monitoring equipment and administer polysomnography studies.
• Calibrate equipment and ensure recordings are artifact-free.
• Explain pre-/intra-/post-testing procedures to patients and families.
• Score sleep stages and clinical events according to center protocols and generate reports.
• Maintain safety and infection control standards; participate in quality improvement.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Patient education

Pediatric sleep medicine knowledge

Ausbildung

Associate degree in Polysomnography

ABD/BRPT certification preferred (ABSM/RST)

Jobbeschreibung

Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital in Knoxville, TN seeks a part-time PRN Polysomnography Technician to perform sleep studies, calibrate equipment, and support patient/family education. The role includes data acquisition, scoring, and reporting under supervision, with emphasis on pediatric sleep disorders and patient safety.

The technician ensures accurate testing, proper PAP/O2 setup, and adherence to ABSM/BRPT guidelines while maintaining CPR/BLS certification.