Polysomnographic Tech

Northside-Hospital-Inc.; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital is seeking a sleep technologist to prepare adolescent, adult and geriatric patients for sleep disorders testing, monitor polysomnograms, and document per policy. The role covers full-night duties, documenting, scoring and report preparation.

The position requires one year of sleep study experience, BRPT RPSGT certification and BLS, with rotating weekends and 7AM–7PM shifts. Strong communication skills are essential for patient interactions and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must possess good written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in sleep disorders, sleep activity, abnormalities, movement arousals, and respirations.
• One year experience in sleep study activity.
• Current BLS certification.
• Must possess BRPT RPSGT certification.

Responsibilities

• Arrives to work in a timely manner and reviews the nights duties and patients.
• Reviews assigned patient charts, greets patients, completes paperwork and pre-test assessment.
• Applies recording sensors, acclimatizes patient to CPAP if applicable, and performs pre-recording calibration.
• Monitors the recording during the evening per protocol including documentation and interventions as needed.
• Ends the recording per protocol, completes post-study documentation, removal of sensors and cleanup.
• Scores polysomnograms and prepares report for dictation; assists in training, orientation and competency assessments.

Skills

Communication skills

Sleep disorders expertise

Sleep study experience

Pre-test documentation

Tools

BRPT RPSGT certification

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

Prepares adolescent, adult and geriatric patients and equipment for sleep disorders testing. Monitors the polysomnogram and documents per policy.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Arrives to work in a timely manner. Reviews the activity list for the nights duties and patients.
• Reviews assigned patient charts, greets patients, completes appropriate paperwork and pre-test assessment.
• Applies recording sensors, acclimatizes patient to Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) if applicable, and performs pre-recording calibration.
• Monitors the recording during the evening per protocol including documentation and interventions as needed.
• Ends the recording per protocol, completes appropriate post-study documentation, removal of sensors and cleanup as needed.
• Scores polysomnograms as needed and prepares report for dictation. Assists in training, orientation and competency assessments as needed.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Must possess good written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in sleep disorders, sleep activity, abnormalities, movement arousals, and respirations.
• One (1) year experience in sleep study activity.
• Current American Heart Association's Basic Life Support Certification (BLS).
• Must possess current and unrestricted certification or registration in one of the following: Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT)

Work Hours:

7AM-7PM

Weekend Requirements:

Yes- Rotating Basis

On-Call Requirements:

No