Polysomnographic Technologist

Polysomnographic TechnologistShift's Available: NightsEmployment Type: Full timeHours: 12-hour shiftLocation: Riverview Regional Medical Center – Gadsden, ALWe are seeking a Polysomnographic Technologist, sometimes referred to as our Sleep Lab Tech, Sleep Technologist or Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) in our Sleep Laboratory department. The Polysomnographic Technologist (or Sleep Technologist) is a specialized healthcare professional who conducts and analyzes sleep studies to diagnose and monitor patients with sleep disorders. Polysomnographic Techs identify conditions such as sleep apnea, narcolepsy, periodic limb movement disorder, insomnia, and REM behavior disorder. This position is on a per diem basis, PD/PRN, meaning as needed.ResponsibilitiesEssential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):Prepare the sleep lab or hospital room, review patient history and orders, and educate patients on the sleep study processApply sensors to monitor brain, heart, muscle, eye, and respiratory activity while ensuring patient safety and data qualityObserve and respond to sleep-related events such as apneas, oxygen desaturations, or abnormal cardiac activity during the studyRecord and score sleep stages and respiratory events, using software tools to prepare data for physician interpretationInitiate and adjust CPAP, BiPAP, or ASV therapy as needed and troubleshoot equipment or patient concerns during the studyCollaborate with the care team and educate patients on sleep disorders, home testing, and positive airway pressure therapy complianceQualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalentBLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain currentCompletion of American Academy of Sleep Medicine A-STEP program with eligibility to set for board certification or registry; graduate of an accredited polysomnography program or enrolled in the last semester of an accredited polysomnography program to qualify as a student technicianIf a recent graduate of an accredited Polysomnography program, must obtain certification or registry within 6 months of hire date; or for completion of the AASM A-STEP program must obtain certification or registry within 6 months of program completionFor student Polysomnography Technicians, must obtain certification or registry within 6 months of graduation date from accredited programEligible for registry through the BRPT, preferredMinimum of 1 year technical experience working in a sleep lab/center, preferredExperience scoring sleep studies, preferredHere are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:Health, dental, and vision insurance optionsPaid vacation, sick time and holidaysBereavement leave, FMLA and other leave optionsEmployer 401K optionsTuition reimbursement optionsLife, disability, and other insurance optionsMany other amazing benefitsFull benefits at Prime Healthcare: Status: Full TimeShift: NightsEqual Employment OpportunityCompany is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: Prime Healthcare