Sleep Technician

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery, AL is seeking a Sleep Technician to perform polysomnographic studies under supervision. The role involves data analysis, scoring polysomnograms, and preparing reports for physician review, with additional duties as assigned within scope of the role.

Required high school diploma; prior patient care preferred; enrollment in A-STEP program within two weeks of hire and completion by the deadline; BLS is required and ACLS preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Direct patient care experience preferred.
• Enrollment in A-STEP online self-study program within two weeks of hire and completion within the deadline.

Responsibilities

• Perform polysomnographic studies under supervision.
• Analyze data and score polysomnograms.
• Compile data into physician reports; may have additional duties within scope of role.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Sleep technician certification / AASM training

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)