Sleep Technician

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health - Central Alabama is seeking a Sleep Technician to work at Baptist Medical Center South. You will perform polysomnographic studies, analyze data, and compile reports for physician review under supervision of the Manager and Lead Technologist.

The role requires a high school diploma, BLS, and preferred experience in polysomnography/EEG; the shift is Third Shift, with opportunities to contribute to patient care in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year of direct patient care preferred.
• BLS required; ACLS preferred.
• Proficiency in polysomnography and EEG preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform polysomnographic studies and score polysomnograms.
• Analyze data and prepare physician reports.
• Maintain patient comfort and confidentiality.
• Adapt to third-shift schedule and hospital environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Customer service

Professional demeanor

Education

High school diploma

Direct patient care experience preferred

A-STEP program within 2 weeks

Polysomnography/EEG knowledge preferred

BLS certification

ACLS preferred

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.

To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights

Summary

The Sleep Technician will work under the general supervision of the Manager, as well as the Lead Technologist. This individual will perform a wide variety of polysomnographic studies. The Technician will analyze data, score polysomnograms, and compile data into a report for physician review. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education / Experience

High school graduate or equivalent required. At least one prior year of direct contact patient care preferred. EEG, LPN, EMT, Respiratory Therapist, or previous sleep experience preferred. As required by the AASM standards enroll in the A-STEP online self study program within two weeks of hire and complete the program within the given AASM deadline. Prefer proficiency in the principles of polysomnography and electroencephalography.

License / Certification

BLS required, ACLS preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal a communication skills and understanding and sensitivity for patient comfort and confidentiality.
• Moderate computer literacy
• Ability to provide a positive customer service experience to guest, visitors, and patients.
• Ability to maintain a professional and customer centric composure in difficult or challenging situations

Work Conditions/Physical Requirements

Position requires sitting for 80% of the workday and mobility 20% of the workday. There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action. Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds. There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person. Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range. Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels. Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock. Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks. Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.

Primary Location

Baptist Medical Center South

Job

Sleep Technician

Job Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

Third Shift (United States of America)