Polysomnographic Technologist, Acute Hospital

Frye Regional Medical Center; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, NC seeks a Polysomnographic Technologist to perform sleep diagnostic procedures including PSG, MSLT, and CPAP titrations, ensuring patient safety and quality results. This full-time night shift role requires attention to detail and teamwork in a busy acute hospital setting.

The department supports professional development and offers comprehensive benefits, including tuition assistance and retirement plans; BRPT certification and BLS are required or

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associates degree preferred.
• BRPT certification and active BLS required.
• Strong critical thinking and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Performs Sleep Diagnostic procedures including PSG, MSLT and CPAP titrations.
• Scores, interprets, and reports sleep study results.
• Educates patients about sleep disorders and resources.
• Prepares and maintains testing equipment and supplies.
• Ensures patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Stress management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

BRPT Certification

BLS Certification

Associates degree preferred

Job description

Facility Name:

Frye Regional Medical Center

Position:

Polysomnographic Technologist, Acute Hospital

Schedule:

rotating weekends and holidays

Shift:

Full Time Nights

Your Experience Matters

Frye 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 Our Team

Frye Regional Medical Center employs more than 1500 professional and clinical staff. Our medical center is a 355-bed acute care facility which offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Frye Regional Medical Center provides patients with a full range of services to meet the healthcare needs of our community. We believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal and we have made great strides to ensure employee satisfaction. If you are passionate about changing lives, we are looking for you!

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a dynamic Polysomnographic Technologist who is passionate about helping others and is a team player!

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 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

Position Summary

Performs a variety of Sleep Diagnostic procedures, including PSG, MSLT, Titrations for CPAP, MWT procedures, and is responsible for patient safety protocols. Functions as the first line interface with customers in the successful accomplishment of their service needs. Participates in CQI activities. Is responsible for patient safety protocols. Maintains all federal, state, local and regulatory agency requirements.

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.

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.

Education/ Certification

• High School Diploma/GED, preferred associates degree
• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist - Valid and current Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

EEOC Statement

Frye Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Frye Regional Medical Center 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.