PSG Technologist Non Registered, PRN, Night Shift

Huntsville Hospital Health System; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated polysomnographic technician to join their team. This role involves performing comprehensive sleep evaluations, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining high-quality recordings. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in polysomnographic testing and a commitment to continuing education. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will directly impact patient care and help shape the future of sleep medicine. If you are passionate about improving patient outcomes and have the necessary skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; certificate from an accredited sleep program required.
• 1-2 years of experience preferred in polysomnographic testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform polysomnographic recordings with 95% accuracy.
• Monitor patient activity to ensure safety and quality recordings.
• Score records and report findings to physicians promptly.

Skills

Polysomnographic Testing

Patient Safety Monitoring

Record Scoring

Technical Calibration

Education

High School Graduate

Certificate from Accredited Sleep Education Program

Tools

Electroencephalograph Machine

Polygraph Machine

Job description

Overview

Job Summary: Demonstrates through behavior Decatur Morgan Hospital’s mission, vision and values. Performs comprehensivepolysomnographic testing and analysis, and associated interventions.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions

1. Performs polysomnographic recordings and all technical duties related to the polysomnographic evaluation of sleep disorders with 95% accuracy.

2. Performs patient hook-up, machine calibrations and recordings according to established protocol and standard procedures.

3. Utililizes ancillary monitoring equipment that must be interfaced with the electroencephalograph /polygraph machine.

4. Continuously monitors patient activity-ensures patient safety and maintains quality recordings.

5. Performs record scoring and reporting to physicians in a timely manner.

6. Assumes responsibility for inservice education, continuing education and maintenance of registry/certification with 100% compliance.

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required:

Education: High school graduate or equivalent; certificate from an accredited sleep education program. RPSGT or ABSM preferred.

Experience: Prefer 1-2 years experience