Sleep Technologist Nights

Tennova Healthcare- Turkey Creek Medical Center; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennova Healthcare- Turkey Creek Medical Center is seeking a Sleep Technologist for full-time night shifts. The successful candidate will conduct sleep studies for diagnosing disorders, perform patient assessments, and document findings. Key qualifications include experience in sleep technology, with required certifications. Comprehensive benefits and competitive salary offered.

Benefits

401(k) with matching

Student Loan Repayment: Up to $10,000

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in sleep technology or a related field required.
• Proficient in scoring sleep studies and interpreting physiological data.
• Knowledge of sleep study equipment and maintenance procedures.

Responsibilities

• Administers sleep studies under direction of a physician to diagnose sleep disorders.
• Conducts patient assessments and documents results accurately.
• Maintains and calibrates sleep study equipment.

Skills

Scoring sleep studies

Patient care

Data interpretation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

RPSGT - Registered Polysomnographer Technologist

CPSGT - Certified Polysomnographic Technician

BCLS - Basic Life Support

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• 401(k) with matching
• Student Loan Repayment: Up to $10,000
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  
  

Job Description

Sleep Technologist

Full Time Nights, 6:30p-7:30a, NO CALL

Benefits

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401(k) with matching
• Student Loan Repayment: Up to $10,000
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  
  

Job Summary

The Sleep Technologist (also know as a Polysomnographic Technologist) is responsible for administering sleep studies under the direction of a physician to diagnose the type and extent of sleep disorders. This role involves conducting routine patient assessments, scoring sleep records accurately, documenting results, and collecting and transmitting biological specimens for analysis.

Essential Functions

• Conducts sleep studies in accordance with established protocols and under the direction of a Medical Director, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the procedure.
• Performs and documents comprehensive patient assessments prior to and during sleep studies, addressing patient needs and monitoring physiological data.
• Scores sleep records accurately, adhering to guidelines and standards, and communicates findings to physicians for diagnostic evaluation.
• Collects and transmits biological specimens for analysis, following proper procedures and maintaining sample integrity.
• Documents test results and patient data thoroughly, ensuring compliance with departmental policies and regulatory standards.
• Maintains and calibrates sleep study equipment, troubleshooting and reporting any malfunctions to ensure effective operation.
• Provides patient education about sleep studies and explains procedures, promoting understanding and comfort.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
  
  

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in sleep technology or a related field required
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Proficient in scoring sleep studies and interpreting physiological data.
• Strong patient care and assessment skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of sleep study equipment and maintenance procedures.
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• RPSGT - Registered Polysomnographer Technologist required or
• CPSGT - Certified Polysomnographic Technician required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required
  
  

INDRESPTHER

To apply, please email [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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