Polysomnographic Technologist
Ascension
- Clanton, AL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Department: Sleep Diagnostic Lab
- Schedule: PRN
- Hospital: Ascension St. Vincent's Chilton
- Location: Clanton, Alabama
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.ResponsibilitiesPerform 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.
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- One or more of the following required:
- Reg Polysomnographic Technolgist credentialed from the Board of Registered Polysomnograhic Technologists (BRPT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Sleep Technician obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's