What are the responsibilities and job description for the Polysomnographic Technologist I position at ECU Health?
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About ECU Health Duplin Hospital
ECU Health Duplin Hospital is an 81-bed facility located in Kenansville, North Carolina. The 15-bed emergency department serves approximately 25,000 patients per year. In addition to providing general medical and surgical services, ECU Health Duplin Hospital offers chemotherapy and other cancer infusion interventions and has earned national designation as a Primary Stroke Center.
Position Summary
A Polysomnographic Technologist works under the general supervision of the medical director to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of patients with sleep disorders including in-center and out-of-center sleep testing, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care and direct patient education. A Polysomnographic Technologist is able to perform the duties defined and is able to provide oversight of other sleep center staff as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Polysomnographic Technician I
It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.
Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.
We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.
About ECU Health Duplin Hospital
ECU Health Duplin Hospital is an 81-bed facility located in Kenansville, North Carolina. The 15-bed emergency department serves approximately 25,000 patients per year. In addition to providing general medical and surgical services, ECU Health Duplin Hospital offers chemotherapy and other cancer infusion interventions and has earned national designation as a Primary Stroke Center.
Position Summary
A Polysomnographic Technologist works under the general supervision of the medical director to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of patients with sleep disorders including in-center and out-of-center sleep testing, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care and direct patient education. A Polysomnographic Technologist is able to perform the duties defined and is able to provide oversight of other sleep center staff as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
- High School plus 2 years or more of formal training or Associate's Degree in Polysomnography (Sleep Technology) is required.
- Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) with the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists and Registered as RPSGT with North Carolina Medical Board.
- 0 to 3 years of experience as a Polysomnographic Technologist.
- Bachelor's Degree in Sleep Science/Neurodiagnostic/Sleep Technology may be substituted for 2 years of experience
Polysomnographic Technician I
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
- High School plus 2 years or more of formal training or Associate's Degree in Polysomnography (Sleep Technology) is required.
- Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) with the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists and Registered as RPSGT with North Carolina Medical Board.
- 0 to 3 years of experience as a Polysomnographic Technologist.
- Bachelor's Degree in Sleep Science/Neurodiagnostic/Sleep Technology may be substituted for 2 years of experience
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
- High School plus 2 years or more of formal training or Associate's Degree in Polysomnography (Sleep Technology) is required.
- Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) with the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists and Registered as RPSGT with North Carolina Medical Board.
- 3 to 6 years of experience as a Polysomnographic Technologist
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
- High School plus 2 years or more of formal training or Associate's Degree in Polysomnography (Sleep Technology) is required.
- Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) with the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists and Registered as RPSGT with North Carolina Medical Board.
- 6 to 10 years of experience as a Polysomnographic Technologist.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
- High School plus 2 years or more of formal training or Associate's Degree in Polysomnography (Sleep Technology) is required.
- Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) with the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists and Registered as RPSGT with North Carolina Medical Board.
- 10 or more years of experience as a Polysomnographic Technologist.
- Minimum of One Additional Certification:
- Certification in Clinical Sleep Health (CCSH)-Pediatric Sleep Certificate-Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (R.EEG.T)
- Primary Shift: PRN (as needed)
- Night shift; 12-hour shifts
- On Call: Yes
- Weekends: Yes
It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.
Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.
We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.
