What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sleep Lab Polysomnographic Technologist position at Williamson Health?
Job Title: Polysomnographic Technologist
About Williamson Health
Williamson Health is a regional healthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee. With over 2,300 employees and more than 860 physicians and advanced care practitioners, we offer exceptional healthcare across 60-plus specialties and subspecialties close to home.
We value the diversity and cultural differences among our team members and are committed to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals. Our values include respect for every individual, the health and total well-being of all people, human compassion, and integrity.
Position Summary
This position performs polysomnographic testing in our sleep center.
Key Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Work Environment:
The work environment is a sleep center where communication in English both verbally and legibly is required. The ability to sit/stand/walk for up to ten hours a day is also necessary.
About Williamson Health
Williamson Health is a regional healthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee. With over 2,300 employees and more than 860 physicians and advanced care practitioners, we offer exceptional healthcare across 60-plus specialties and subspecialties close to home.
We value the diversity and cultural differences among our team members and are committed to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals. Our values include respect for every individual, the health and total well-being of all people, human compassion, and integrity.
Position Summary
This position performs polysomnographic testing in our sleep center.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare patients physically and psychologically for testing, and provide emotional support.
- Perform procedures according to Williamson Health and departmental standards.
- Document actions taken and patient response.
- Provide patient discharge instructions.
- Prepare completed tests for interpretation.
- Maintain exam rooms and equipment, notifying Clinical Coordinator/Maintenance of needed repairs and supply needs.
- Attend in-services and educational programs.
- Assist with new personnel orientation and training.
- Demonstrate responsibility for assigned communications or special assignments.
Requirements:
- Earned a Polysomnographic Technologist diploma or degree from a college or university.
- RPSGT certification or at least one year of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist experience.
- TN State License as a Polysomnographic Technologist.
- BLS certification.
Work Environment:
The work environment is a sleep center where communication in English both verbally and legibly is required. The ability to sit/stand/walk for up to ten hours a day is also necessary.
