Polysomnographic Technician

Lifepoint Health; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

PTO and family leave

Tuition assistance and debt relief

Job summary

Harris Regional Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist specialized in sleep medicine to join our polysomnography team. The role includes preparing equipment, interviewing patients, performing sleep studies, scoring and reporting results, educating patients, and maintaining equipment.

You must be BRPT certified and obtain BLS within 30 days of hire, with strong critical thinking and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• BRPT certification required at BRPT
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgement
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a high-stress environment

Responsibilities

• Set up and prepare equipment for sleep studies.
• Interview patients to determine sleep disorder issues and explain procedures.
• Perform and assist with sleep testing as ordered.
• Score, interpret, and report sleep study results.
• Educate patients about test results and resources.
• Maintain and calibrate testing equipment and supplies.

Skills

BRPT certification

BLS certification

Critical thinking

Stress management

Job description

Schedule: PRN, Nights

Your experience matters. Harris Regional is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Respiratory Therapist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier

More about our team

Join our dedicated Respiratory Therapy team at Harris Regional, an 86‑bed facility offering a full range of services including general surgery, women's care, intensive care, and emergency services. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional respiratory care, continuously seeking ways to enhance the patient and family experience. We work closely with all providers and caregivers to ensure the best possible outcomes for every patient we serve.

How you'll contribute

A Polysomnographic Tech who excels in this role:

• Prepares for the arrival of the patient by setting up and preparing the equipment for the ordered test.
• Interviews patient to determine sleep disorder issues and to explain testing procedures.
• Performs testing and any additional testing required for sleep disorder that is noted.
• Scores, interprets, and reports results of sleep studies.
• Educates patients about test results, sleep disorders, community support groups, and available resources.
• Prepares, calibrates, repairs, and maintains equipment required for testing.
• Determines and reports needed repairs and replacements.

• Maintains proper supplies to care for patients.

  Why join us

  We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
  -Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part‑time and PRN employees, and more.
  -Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
  -Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  -Employee Well‑being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  -Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
  -Health & Fitness Center Access www.myhaywoodregional.com/locations/haywood-regional-health-fitness-center

  What we're looking for

  Applicants should be a registered Polysomnographic Technologist - valid and current on Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT). Additional requirements include:
  -Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
  -Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
  -Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

More about Harris Regional

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Harris Regional Hospital is an 86‑bed acute care facility, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women's care, and emergency medicine, as well as sports medicine, physical therapy, imaging and laboratory services, and many other areas of subspecialty care.

EEOC Statement

"Harris Regional is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Harris Regional is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community‑based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post‑acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.