Polysomnographic Technician

100 LCMC Health; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health is seeking a Polysomnography Technologist to prepare the lab for patients, perform basic and advanced sleep studies, and assist in training other staff in the department.

Nights shift in the United States, with opportunities to support a leading sleep program and contribute to high-quality diagnostic sleep medicine.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CAAHEP Polysomnography Program or a minimum of 6 months of experience in sleep medicine or respiratory procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the lab for patients and patient setup.
• Perform basic and advanced diagnostic sleep studies.
• Assist in the orientation and training of other staff in the department.

Education

CAAHEP Polysomnography Program

6 months experience in sleep medicine or respiratory procedures

Current licensure as Polysomnographic Technologist (LSBME/BRPT/ABMS) or Licensed Respiratory Therapist with RPSGT/Sleep Disorders Specialty

Job description

Essential Functions

The Polysomnography Technologist is responsible for preparing the lab for patients, patient set up and performing basic and advanced diagnostic sleep studies. Assists in the orientation and training of other staff in the department.

Job Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS Graduate of CAAHEP Polysomnography Program or a minimum of 6 months of experience in sleep medicine or respiratory procedures.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association Current license Registered Polysomnography Technologist by the LSBME (Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners) and/or Registered as a Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) or Registered Sleep Technologist examination administered by the American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABMS) and/or Current license with the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners as a Licensed Respiratory Therapist (must be Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist) with either Registered as a Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) or Registered Sleep Technologist examination administered by the American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABMS) and/or Sleep Disorders Specialty (SDS) by The National Board for Respiratory Care

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

WORK SHIFT

Nights (United States of America)

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LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Simple things make the difference.

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