Polysomnographic Technologist

Lifepoint Health®; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO & Insurance

Career Growth

Well-being Programs

Professional Development

Job summary

Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Polysomnographic Technologist for full-time night shift. This role leads the rehabilitation program operations, coordinating activities to meet goals and drive quality improvement in a collaborative team environment.

Key duties include patient sleep studies, equipment setup, testing, scoring and reporting results, plus participating in program development and maintenance of equipment and supplies.

Qualifications

• Licenses: Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (BRPT) — valid and current BRPT certification.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and prepare equipment for the ordered sleep test for each patient.
• Interview patients to determine sleep disorder issues and explain testing procedures.
• Perform sleep testing, score, interpret and report results of studies; educate patients on results and resources.
• Prepare, calibrate, repair and maintain testing equipment.
• Determine and report needed repairs and replacements.
• Maintain supplies required to care for patients.

Job description

Full Time (night shift)

Full Time (night shift) Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas, formerly Sumner Regional Medical Center, 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 Polysomnographic Technologist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More About The Position

The Polysomnographic Technologist is responsible for the overall leadership and operation of the rehabilitation program. In this role, you will plan, direct, and coordinate program activities to ensure organizational and client goals are achieved. You will also play a key role in program development, quality improvement initiatives, problem-solving, and driving productivity while collaborating in a flexible, interdisciplinary team environment.

How You'll Contribute

A Polysomnographic Technologist 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 for full-time and part-time employees.
• 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 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.

What We're Looking For

Licenses: Registered Polysomnographic Technologist - Valid and current Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT)

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Required Skills

More about Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas

Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas, formerly Sumner Regional Medical Center, is a 167 bed Level III Trauma Center who has been providing quality health care to Gallatin, Hendersonville and the surrounding areas for 65 years. Since opening in 1959 as Sumner County Memorial Hospital, Highpoint Health - Sumner has grown from a facility with just 50 employees and seven physicians to a comprehensive health care leader in the community with more than 1,000 employees and 300 physicians.

Highpoint Health - Sumner is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and is governed by a local board of trustees. The hospital is also one of the largest non-government employers in Sumner County.

EEOC Statement

Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas 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.