Sonographer

Polysomnographer Tech II - Sleep Center

Education Requirements: Current AHA BLS certification for healthcare providers. High school diploma or GED and currently enrolled in an accredited educational program leading to a certification by a nationally recognized certification board in sleep technology (AASM, BRPT, or NBRC). OR Associate degree with an emphasis in sleep technology, respiratory, or nursing. OR Registry eligible for credentialing in polysomnography.

Experience: Required Skills: Accurate, precise, and attentive to detail. Demonstrate critical thinking and ability to work with minimal supervision to analyze complex situations and apply policy. Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and standards regarding safety and infection control issues. Perform routine equipment care and maintenance, and inventory evaluation. Demonstrate computer skills appropriate for the position. Exercise appropriate judgment and initiative in performing duties, work calmly and efficiently in critical situations. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrate appropriate social skills (i.e. exhibiting a positive and professional attitude while inspiring confidence) Demonstrate customer service skills. Knowledgeable of record keeping and standard office routine. Demonstrate teamwork skills. Demonstrate ability to follow direction. Follow HIPAA policies to maintain the privacy and security of patient information. Respond to sleep patients' procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate information. Take initiative in seeking answers to questions; take a proactive approach to problem solving. Adhere to sleep center policies related to quality assurance. Inspect and maintain sleep study related equipment and inventory. Review and evaluate sleep studies, provide appropriate feedback to staff. Comply with professional standards of conduct.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. In the performance of this job, the employee may be exposed to chemical vapors such as cleaning and disinfecting solutions. There may also be skin contact with these substances. The employee may also be exposed to infectious agents including blood borne pathogens.

Supervises: Sleep Trainees Supervised By: Lead Polysomnography (PSG) Technologist, Sleep Center Director, & Sleep Center Office Manager, as appropriate

Perks/Benefits: (for eligible employees): Have optimal opportunity for career growth within our growing organization Medical / Dental Retirement Plan PTO and paid life insurance

What Sets Us Apart: Archbold Medical Center is a four-hospital, four-nursing-home health system with 540 patient beds. We employ more than 2,500 people and boast an outstanding medical staff of nearly 200 qualified physician specialists. Our flagship hospital, Archbold Memorial Hospital, is a 264-bed hospital located in Thomasville, Georgia. Our system hospitals, also in Georgia, are Archbold Brooks Hospital in Quitman, Archbold Grady Hospital in Cairo, and Archbold Mitchell Hospital in Camilla. For nearly 100 years, Archbold has been synonymous with high-quality, compassionate medical care. While our exemplary facilities have helped us maintain an excellent reputation, our team members are what makes Archbold special. You are unique. You have skills and a strong passion for helping people. You also have personal goals, and Archbold wants to help you achieve them. We are a diverse healthcare system that promotes teamwork, continuing education, and leadership, and we are committed to recruiting and retaining the best healthcare professionals to join our Archbold team.

What We Offer: We know that your time and expertise are valuable, and to help our employees be at their best and make the most of their employment experience, we offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package that helps our employees and their families meet the challenges of everyday living. We strive to be a workplace of choice, and from high-quality medical and dental care benefits to retirement benefits that help build wealth for your future, Archbold is proud to offer our employees one of the best benefits packages in the area. Below are a few of the benefits Archbold Medical Center offers to employees: Work/Life Balance Planning for the Future Low-Cost Prescriptions Health & Wellness Benefits Planning for Life's Unexpected Moments Helping You to Advance Your Career

Mission: To provide safe, innovative and compassionate care for our communities. Vision: A healthier region, stronger communities, meaningful work, and trusted care

Location: Archbold Medical Center · SLEEP CENTER Schedule: PRN, As Needed, 7am - 1pm, some nightshift work, flexible