POLYSOMNOGRAPHER REG

Covenant-Health; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, part of Covenant Health, seeks a qualified Polysomnographic Technologist for the Sleep Disorder Center. The role is full-time on the night shift, performing comprehensive sleep studies and supporting clinical protocols.

The position includes supervision/training activities and collaboration with medical staff to develop test protocols, with responsibilities spanning equipment maintenance and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• CPR certification required.
• Registration by the BRPT (Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists).
• Licensure as a Polysomnographic Technologist in Tennessee.

Responsibilities

• Performs all modalities of polysomnography including PSG scoring and tests in the laboratory.
• Performs difficult or unusual procedures such as complex sleep apnea and PAP titration.
• Accurately charts and maintains polysomnography paperwork.
• Arranges for maintenance and repair of polysomnography equipment.
• Adheres to safety standards and completes education assignments annually.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Overview

Polysomnographic Reg, Sleep Disorder Center

Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Night Shift

Parkwest Overview:

Parkwest Medical Center, Covenant Health’s flagship facility in West Knoxville, combines world-class cardiacexpertisewith the warmth of home in serving a vibrant East Tennessee community. Since 1973, Parkwest has grown into the region’s largest hospital in the area, offering advanced services like an all-digital catheterization lab, comprehensive breast health, emergency, and critical care.It’sconsistently ranked among Tennessee's top 10 hospitals by U.S.News & World Report and earns national recognition as a Top100 Heart Hospital, as well as an “A” safety grade from Leapfrog. As part of Covenant Health, the region’s largest employer, ParkwestMedicalCenter,marriescutting-edgetechnology with compassionate, community-centered care, earning accolades for cardiology, stroke, surgical excellence, and patient safety.

To learn more about Parkwest Medical Center and ourunits, visitCovenant Health Parkwest Medical Center Opportunities.

Position Summary:

Qualified to serve as chief technologist; supervises, plans, and develops training activities; serves as in-service training instructor; assists medical director and physicians with development of test protocols, programs, and procedures; works without direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Performs all modalities of polysomnography including, but not limited to: scoring, seizure hook up, rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder (RBD), maintenance of wakefulness test (MWT), home sleep apnea test (HSAT), and multiple sleep latency test (MSLT), in the laboratory.
• Performs difficult or unusual procedures (e.g., complex sleep apnea, RDB, positive air pressure (PAP) titration, seizure recognition, etc.).
• Accurately charts and maintains appropriate paperwork for polysomnography charting.
• Arranges for maintenance and repair of polysomnography equipment.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience:

None

Licensure Requirement:

Must have and maintain CPR certification, registration by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT), and licensure by the state of Tennessee as a Polysomnographic Technologist as per TCA 63-31-106.