Sleep Technician

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Sleep Technician to operate under the supervision of the Manager and Lead Technologist. You will conduct polysomnographic studies, score sleep data, and prepare physician-ready reports. Additional duties within scope may be assigned.

Requirements include a high school diploma and BLS certification; ACLS is preferred. Prior patient care experience is valued, and enrollment in the AASM program is expected within two weeks of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior year of direct patient care preferred.
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
• Enrollment in AASM online self study program within two weeks of hire and completion within the deadline.

Responsibilities

• Perform polysomnographic studies.
• Analyze data and score polysomnograms.
• Compile data into reports for physician review.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Computer literacy

Professional demeanor

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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)

Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best employers in the state of Alabama.