What are the responsibilities and job description for the PSG Tech Trainee, Marshall Medical Centers (South), Full Time position at Huntsville Hospital Health System?
Overview
Under the general supervision of the Sleep Center Director and Sleep Center Medical Director, perform hook-up and diagnostic procedures related to patient care in accordance with the Sleep Center Policy and Procedure manual. Assist with clerical duties including admitting, filing, and record keeping and cleaning. Earn and retain BLS CPR certification. Perform adequate NPSGs/MSLTs/MWTs. Maintain the yearly requirement of Continuing Education Credits as deemed necessary by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). A-STEP certification in Polysomnography is now a requirement and the sole responsibility of the individual technologist. If for some reason the technologist fails to complete ASTEP modules, the employee will be counseled and given a timeframe of adequate completion of the requirement as governed by AASM. The employee will have 2 ASTEP exam attempts within the first 6 months of eligibility to earn a passing exam/certification. If after such period has expired, and /or the candidate fails the exam, the candidate will be terminated. The following duties considered to be necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all the work requirements, which may be inherent in the position.
Qualifications
A high school diploma or equivalent preferred (i.e. GED)
CPR certification prior to working unsupervised
Willingness to complete ASTEP course successfully outlined by AASM to reach registry eligibility
About Us
Lake Guntersville, a mountain-lakes jewel, is located approximately 30 miles from metro Huntsville – and is home to Marshall Medical Centers.
Marshall Medical Centers, an affiliate of the Huntsville Hospital Health System, serves the residents of Marshall County and the surrounding area (population approximately 125,000). With two hospitals, eight outpatient locations and a highly-trained team of physicians practicing 28 specialties, Marshall Medical is a confident, convenient choice for local healthcare. Residents can remain close to home and receive excellent care – often provided by those who are neighbors and friends.
Marshall Medical Center South is a 150-bed hospital in Boaz, Alabama, and opened in 1956. Marshall Medical Center North, in Guntersville, opened in 1990 – and – is a 90-bed facility. In addition to the two hospitals, the Gary R. Gore Medical Complex is conveniently located mid-county and is home to several outpatient clinics and a 22,000 square foot comprehensive Cancer Care Center.
Named by the Joint Commission as a “Top Quality Performer” among America’s hospitals, Marshall Medical Centers’ patients can be assured they are being treated in an environment where a premium is placed on quality and best practices.
