PSG Technologist Non Registered Weekend - Sleep Lab - FT - 3rd Shift

Huntsville Hospital; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

On-site training and education

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital is seeking a polysomnographic technologist to perform patient testing and score records for sleep diagnostics. This role requires understanding of all sleep study procedures and collaboration with registered and non-registered PSGs, trainees, and students.

Education must meet AASM guidelines, with BRPT registry or registry eligibility preferred; BLS certification is encouraged and becomes mandatory after the provisional period.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma / GED is required.
• BRPT registry through BRPT or registry-eligible by meeting one of the AASM pathways.
• Certification of BLS preferred and mandatory after provisional period.
• Registration via BRPT or registry-eligible status per pathways.

Responsibilities

• Patient testing and record scoring are the main functions.
• Aid in decision processes related from patient to patient and when working with non-registered PSGs, trainees and students.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

About the Position

This position represents registered or registry-eligible polysomnographic technologists with a complete and thorough understanding of all processes and procedures related to sleep diagnostics.

Patient testing and record scoring are the main functions of this position. Registered Polysomnographic technologists will aid in decision processes as they relate from patient to patient and working with non-registered PSGs, trainees and students.

Qualifications

Education: High School Degree / GED is required. Further educational requirements are based on the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

License, Certification And/or Registration: RPSGT by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists is not required for this position. Upon obtainment of the RPGST status, employee will be moved to the PSG Technologist position and receive additional compensation. Certification of BLS is preferred and mandatory upon completion of the provisional period. Employees in this job description must be registered through the BRPT, or be “registry-eligible” by meeting one of the following:

• A-Step program of the AASM (AASM Pathway # 1)
• Have current certification in respiratory therapy by the NBRC, (AASM pathway # 2)
• Complete a CAAHEP accredited Sleep Technologist or END program or a Respiratory Therapy add-on track for sleep technology (AASM pathway # 3)

Current employees, as of August 2010, must be registry eligible by July 1, 2011.

Experience

Prefer 18 months full-time work / educational experience in polysomnographic technology.

Additional Skills/Abilities

Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly. Must have the ability to work with others in a positive and supportive manner. Must have the ability to accurately perform head measurements and successfully place electrodes using the International 10-20 Electrode Placement System. Analytical ability with a working knowledge of polysomnography required when gathering and interpreting data in situations where the problems are somewhat complex and make clinical decisions as related to procedural guidelines.

Benefits

Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; on‑site training and education opportunities; employee discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

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