Registered Polysomnographic Technologist - Highlands Sleep Center - Flexi/PRN (801)

Position Overview

Pay range: $22.90 - $37.25 / hour

Job Highlights

UAB Medicine’s Sleep/Wake Disorders Center is a 10-bed unit, conveniently located at UAB Hospital-Highlands, that provides advanced testing, diagnosis, and treatment of sleep disorders in a relaxed, casual setting specially designed for comfort and well-being. The Center has been accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine since 1986 and has also received the Sleep Academic Award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Patients with more difficult sleep problems are referred to UAB, which means you’ll have a unique opportunity to gain exposure to a diverse patient population and a variety of sleep conditions. Becoming part of this team means joining an experienced, knowledgeable staff in a supportive and learning environment, where you can expand your knowledge and skills and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients.

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

Job Description

To demonstrate competence in all aspects of sleep pathology recognition, analysis, and treatment. To operate equipment used in sleep disorders technology. To be able to monitor 1 to 2 patients simultaneously.

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED required. Currently registered as a Registered Polysomnographic Technician (RPSGT) with a certificate from the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) or Registered Sleep Technologist with the American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM) and currently certified with Basic Life Support (BLS) with the American Heart Association (AHA) required.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, many other sites of care, and a team of over 2,000 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.