What are the responsibilities and job description for the Polysomnographic Technician-Fulltime Nights position at Cape Fear Valley Health System?
$5000.00 SIGN ON BONUS Facility Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Location Fayetteville, North Carolina Department Sleep Center Job Family Allied Health Work Shift Nights (United States of America) Summary Performs electrodiagnostic testing to include nocturnal polysomnography (NPSG), CPAP evaluations, NPSG scoring, and electroencephalograms (EEGs) when necessary. Cleans and maintains department equipment and completes all necessary paperwork. Communicates with physicians and hospital staff concerning tests or testing procedures performed in the Neurodiagnostic Department.1 year’s previous training and experience in sleep medicine required. Must have an understanding of medical terminology and current EEG and sleep medicine procedures. Ability to react calmly and maintain composure in stressful situations and when dealing with co-workers, patients, and hospital guests. Knowledgeable of Erickson's Developmental Model relative to infants, children, adolescent and all adult age groups in order to provide and/or oversee orientation and training of staff who interact with patients in these age groups.Must be able to communicate orally, have manual dexterity to apply patient electrodes, as well as to operate equipment and a keyboard. Able to stand or walk for long periods of time, push heavy equipment, and visual acuity. This position may involve skin, eye, and mucous membrane with blood or other potentially infectious materials. Required Licenses and Certifications RPSGT - Board Registered Polysomnographic Technologists Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity For exceptional healthcare come to Cape Fear Valley Health where caring employees are committed to integrity, patient-centeredness and excellence throughout the entire healthcare process. At Cape Fear Valley Health, our goal is to improve the quality of every life we touch. Our diverse team of doctors, nurses and staff work together to create a better experience for every patient, every time. Cape Fear Valley is a 950-bed, 8-hospital regional health system, the 8th largest in North Carolina, with more than 1 million inpatient and outpatients annually. A private not-for-profit organization with over 7,000 employees and 850 physicians. Our employees and physicians proudly serve a seven-county region of southeastern North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford, Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Clinton, Lillington, Dunn and beyond. Our medical facilities include Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health Care, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, Central Harnett Hospital, Betsy Johnson Hospital, as well as more than 60 medical offices and specialty care clinics spread throughout the Cape Fear region.
