Polysomnographic Technician, PRN

Memorial Physician Practices; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Memorial Physician Practices is hiring a Polysomnographic Technician in Florence, AL. The position involves providing care for patients undergoing sleep studies, including preparing equipment and interpreting test results. An associate degree is required along with strong critical thinking and decisive judgment skills to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Qualified candidates should have a basic understanding of sleep disorders and the ability to educate patients about their test results.

Qualifications

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Must have experience working in a sleep lab.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provides care for patients undergoing sleep studies.
• Prepares equipment for testing and interviews patients.
• Scores and reports results of sleep studies.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Ability to work under stress

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Polysomnographic Technician

Job Type: PRN

Location: Florence, AL

Benefits

• 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.

How You'll Contribute

Provides care for patients undergoing sleep studies and sleep disorder treatment.

Education: Associate degree Required

Licenses: N/A

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)

Minimum Work Experience: Sleep Lab Experience

Required Skills

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Essential Functions

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.

EEOC Statement

North Alabama Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.