What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sleep Technician - PRN Night position at Baptist Health - Alabama?
Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https : / / www.baptistfirst.org.Works under the general supervision of the Center Manager and or the Lead Technologist and Shift Leader, performing a wide variety of polysomnographic studies in the SDC. Analyzes data, scores polysomnograms, and compiles data into a report for physician review.
- High school graduate or equivalent required.
- At least one prior year of direct contact patient care preferred.
- EEG, LPN, EMT, Respiratory Therapist or previous sleep experience preferred.
- As required by the AASM standards enroll in the A-STEP online self study program within two weeks of hire and complete the program within the given AASM deadline.
- Prefer proficiency in the principles of polysomnography and electroencephalography.
- BLS required; ACLS preferred
- Excellent interpersonal a communication skills and understanding and sensitivity for patient comfort and confidentiality.
- Moderate computer literacy.
- Ability to provide a positive customer service experience to guest, visitors, and patients.
- Ability to maintain a professional and customer centric composure in difficult or challenging situations.
