Polysomnographic Technologist - Nights at UAB St. Vincent's

Birmingham, Alabama, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Diagnostic Sleep Studies, Patient Preparation, Equipment Preparation, Patient Interviewing, Testing Procedures Explanation, Testing Documentation, Patient Monitoring, Intervention, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Sleep Study Scoring, Sleep Study Interpretation, Result Reporting, Equipment Calibration, Equipment Repair, Equipment Maintenance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Position Overview Department: Sleep Center Schedule: Three 12 hour shifts. 6:00PM - 6:30AM Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's East Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more What You Will Do Perform basic and advanced diagnostic sleep studies. Prepare patient and equipment for ordered testing. Interview patient to determine sleep disorder issues and to explain testing procedures. Perform and document testing. Monitor patient throughout testing and intervene as necessary to resolve patient needs or equipment issues. Collect, analyze and integrate patient information to identify and meet patient-specific needs; score, interpret and report results of sleep studies. Prepare, calibrate, repair and maintain equipment required for testing. Determine and report needed repairs/replacements. What You Will Need Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. 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) required. Education: High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'sdegree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. Additional Preferences No additional preferences. About UAB St. Vincent’s UAB St. Vincent’s, a proud part of UAB Medicine, is a trusted provider of health care, serving Alabama for more than 125 years. With five hospitals and numerous clinics, we're a health care community deeply rooted in compassion, service, and respect for all, guided by the rich legacy of the St. Vincent’s name. We're committed to extending kindness and personalized care to patients, their families, and each other. We address the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of our patients. We believe in the power of teamwork and unity, and foster a collaborative spirit among our more than 4,800 employees. As one of Alabama’s best hospitals as recognized by U.S. News & World Report, improving the health and lives of those we serve is at the heart of our mission. Join us in continuing our legacy of service and healing in central Alabama, where we can make a lasting impact together.

Responsibilities

The technologist will perform basic and advanced diagnostic sleep studies, which includes preparing patients and equipment, interviewing patients about sleep disorders, and monitoring them throughout the testing process. Responsibilities also involve collecting, analyzing, integrating patient information, and scoring, interpreting, and reporting the results of sleep studies.