NON-REG SLEEP LAB TECH, SNH-SLEEP STUDY

SGMC Health Careers; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

SGMC Health is seeking a Sleep Lab Technician at the Smith Northview Campus for PRN, 8-hour day shifts in the SNH Sleep Study department.

The NST will perform polysomnography studies, titrate PAP, educate patients, monitor and analyze data, and communicate findings to the Coordinator. Candidates should have a high school diploma; sleep-study experience and credentials are preferred, with current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High school graduate.
• Experience in sleep studies preferred.
• Eligible for CPSGT, RPSGT, RST or SDS credentials.
• Must have current Basic Life Support certification.
• Good computer literacy and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform polysomnography studies and related sleep evaluations.
• Titrate positive airway pressure and monitor patients.
• Educate patients, prepare and collect data, and analyze results.
• Communicate relevant information to the Coordinator in a timely manner.
• Coordinate up to three patients per night.

Skills

Excellent communication

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CPSGT

RPSGT

RST

SDS

Job description

Description

WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH

Purpose. No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place.

Excellence. We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service.

Team Spirit. We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment.

Award Winning Performance. We are committed to providing the best care possible and we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE SGMC HEALTH

SGMC has great benefit options, depending on the role that you are going into– including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set. Some of these great benefit options are listed below:

• Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee discounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program

JOB LOCATION : Smith Northview Campus

DEPARTMENT: SNH - SLEEP STUDY

SCHEDULE: PRN, 8 HR Day Shift,

The Non-Reg Sleep Lab Tech works under the direction of the Sleep Lab Director and Manager and is responsible for performing polysomnography studies as well as positive airway pressure titrations. Responsibilities include patient education, preparation, monitoring, data collection and analysis. The NST is responsible for communicating relevant information to the Coordinator in a timely manner. Must be able to coordinate three patients per night.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must be a high school graduate.
• Experience in sleep studies preferred.
• Eligible for credentials in CPSGT, RPSGT, RST or SDS
• Must have current Basic Life Support certification.
• Must have good computer literacy skills. Excellent communication skills required.
• Excellent communication skills necessary for communicating with physicians, administrators, and patients.
• Ability to score sleep studies independently while performing live sleep studies one credentials are established.

WORKING CONDITIONS - ADA INFORMATION

Comfortable indoor environment. Subject to hazards of flammable and explosive gases, subject to irregular schedules, including weekends, subject to high levels of stress. Requires considerable walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, lifting (in excess of 50 pounds), and pushing (equipment, carts, beds, stretchers, and wheelchairs). Requires ability to work in a confined, often stressful environment. Requires an ability to follow prescribed techniques, policies, and procedures. Needs the capability of paying close attention to detail. Needs the ability to assess and respond to changes in patient condition. Likely to be exposed to blood and body fluids including infectious diseases, on a daily basis.

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