What are the responsibilities and job description for the Polysomnographic Technologist (Sleep Lab Tech) position at Riverview Regional Medical Center?
Overview
Riverview Regional Medical Center is looking for an exceptional full time, variable shift Polysomnographic Technologist (Sleep Lab Tech) to join our Sleep Lab team!
Located in Gadsden, Alabama, Riverview Regional Medical Center is a 281-bed acute-care hospital serving more than 350,000 residents in Etowah and surrounding counties. A full range of services and programs are offered, including the only accredited Cath Lab in Northeast Alabama, Sleep Lab, Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center, and the Women's Diagnostic Imaging Center. Riverview Regional Medical Center is accredited by The Joint Commission and is rated among the top 5% of hospitals in the nation for patient safety. Riverview is also the area’s highest rated hospital, receiving Four-Stars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). Originally named Holy Name of Jesus Hospital, Riverview Regional Medical Center was founded in 1917 by the Sisters of the Missionary Servants of the Most Blessed Trinity. To learn more about Riverview Regional Medical Center and the services it provides, visit www.riverviewregional.com.
Our dedicated team of professionals are committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Riverview Regional Medical Center is actively seeking a Polysomnographic Technologist (Sleep Lab Tech) to join its award-winning team! We offer:
- competitive compensation
- collaborative work teams
- generous benefits plan: medical, dental, vision
- 401K
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
Responsibilities
Riverview Regional Medical Center is looking for an exceptional full time, variable shift Polysomnographic Technologist (Sleep Lab Tech) to join our Sleep Lab team. The Sleep Lab Tech duties include, but are not limited to:
- performs all Sleep Disorder Center procedures, including but not limited to: sleep data analysis and report generation, diagnostic polysomnograms, CPAP, Bi level and/or oxygen titration polysomnograms, and Multiple Sleep Latency Tests, in a manner consistent with community and national standards
- assists supervisor in daily operations of the Sleep Disorder Center, including but not limited to: scheduling, answering phones, and other duties as directed by the lead or director
- may be responsible for staff education and training as needed
- safely manages the environment of care while providing quality services for all customers
- provides physical and supportive care and sleep related health education to adolescent, adult and geriatric patients
- treatment for: Sleep Apnea, Sleep Disorders
- providing sleep medicine and Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) attending to patient safety
Qualifications
Education and Work Experience
- high school diploma or equivalent, required
- BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current
- Certified or Registered Polysomnography Technologist; or,
- one year of experience in an applicable setting
- eligible for certification through the BRPT, preferred
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