Polysomnography Technician I — Sleep Center

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Bluecutt Estates (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a Sleep Technician to perform basic polysomnographic testing and related interventions under the direct supervision of a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist. The role may verify insurance and enter patient information into the HBO system, with overtime and callback as required.

The position reports to the Director of Sleep Center and involves ensuring high quality diagnostic testing while adhering to established standards and procedures.

Qualifications

• 1 year post-secondary education completed.
• 6 months to 1 year of direct patient contact.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Explain procedures and orient patients to the sleep center.
• Follow procedural protocols to ensure safety.
• Implement interventions necessary for patient safety.
• Complete and verify documentation for scoring/interpretation.
• Maintain high quality diagnostic/therapeutic testing per standards.
• Meet assigned goals.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Clear communication

Education

Associate degree enrollment (polysomnography emphasis)

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a Sleep Technician to perform basic polysomnographic testing and related interventions under the direct supervision of a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist. The role may verify insurance and enter patient information into the HBO system, with overtime and callback as required.

The position reports to the Director of Sleep Center and involves ensuring high quality diagnostic testing while adhering to established standards and procedures.