PSG Technologist Non Registered, Athens-Limestone, PRN at Huntsville Hospital Health System

, Alabama, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Polysomnographic Technology, Patient Testing, Record Scoring, Decision Making, Communication Skills, Prioritizing, Task Changing, Teamwork, Head Measurements, Electrode Placement, International 10-20 Electrode Placement System, Analytical Ability, Data Gathering, Data Interpretation, Clinical Decisions, Procedural Guidelines

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview This position represents registered or registry-eligible polysomnographic technologists with a complete and thorough understanding of all processes and procedures related to sleep diagnostics. Patient testing and record scoring are the main functions of this position. Registered Polysomnographic technologists will aide in decision processes as they relate from patient to patient and working with non-registered PSGs, trainees and students. Qualifications Education: High School Degree / GED is required. Further educational requirements are based on the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. License, Certification and/or Registration: RPSGT by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists is not required for this position. Upon obtainment of the RPGST status, employee ill be moved to the PSG Technologist position and receive additional compensation, Certification of BLS is preferred and mandatory upon completion of the provisional period. Employees in this job description must be registered through the BRPT, or be “registry-eligible” by meeting one of the following; A-Step program of the AASM (AASM Pathway # 1) Have current certification in respiratory therapy by the NBRC, (AASM pathway # 2) Complete a CAAHEP accredited Sleep Technologist or END program or a Respiratory Therapy add-on track for sleep technology (AASM pathway # 3) Current employees, as of August 2010, must be registry eligible by July 1, 2011 Experience: Prefer 18 months full-time work / educational experience in polysomnographic technology Additional Skills/Abilities: Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly. Must have the ability to work with others in a positive and supportive manner. Must have the ability to accurately perform head measurements and successfully place electrodes using the International 10-20 Electrode Placement System. Analytical ability with a working knowledge of polysomnography required when gathering and interpreting data in situations where the problems are somewhat complex and make clinical decisions as related to procedural guidelines. About Us Our Mission: Be the Difference Our Vision: Excellence Always Our Values: Safety, Compassion, Innovation & Excellence Benefits: We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

Responsibilities

The main functions of this position involve patient testing and record scoring, requiring a thorough understanding of all processes and procedures related to sleep diagnostics. Registered technologists will also assist in decision-making processes when working with non-registered staff, trainees, and students.