PSG Technologist Non Registered-Crestwood Sleep Center-FT-3rd shift
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Huntsville Hospital Health System
Huntsville, AL, US
Summary
The Polysomnographic Technologist performs diagnostic sleep testing, including equipment setup, patient monitoring, and data analysis. They also provide patient care, maintain laboratory operations, and assist in training student technologists.
Job Description
Overview
Under the supervision of the Center for Sleep Disorders Director, the Polysomnographic Technologist performs all types of diagnostic testing offered in the department. Functions include equipment and patient calibration, set-up, performance, documentation, and troubleshooting of Polysomnographic recordings, tabulation and processing of test information, sleep laboratory logistical operations. Also performs oversight, education and training of PSG and student technologists during the work shift. Participates in performance improvement program and new program development. Assumes responsibility and accountability for patients in the department and provides care to these patients through assessment, observation and documentation. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described within. Work is primarily independent. Job requires demonstrated ability to perform emergency procedures. Ability to work in a stressful environment under minimal supervision. Proficiency in organizational and prioritizing skills required. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in English required.
Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or GED required. Certification or Registered preferred. Must be enrolled in or have completed the A-STEP Online Self Study Modules. Non-registered technologists and technicians must complete the A-STEP Online Self Study Modules within two years of enrollment.
Experience: Incumbent must have demonstrated proficiency in the performance of Polysomnographic recordings, in the scoring and analysis of Polysomnographic recordings.
Licenses/Certificates: Current BLS required.
**Experience Required
Huntsville Hospital is an 881-bed hospital that serves as the regional referral center for North Alabama and southern Tennessee. Huntsville Hospital is governed by the Health Care Authority of the City of Huntsville and is the second-largest hospital in Alabama. In recent years, the hospital has expanded its services throughout the region with the development of Huntsville Hospital Health System, which includes hospitals in Huntsville, Madison, Athens, Decatur, Boaz, Guntersville, Moulton, Red Bay, Sheffield, Scottsboro, and Fayetteville, Tenn. The Health System includes more than 2,300 patient beds and 19,500 employees.
Founded
1895
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Huntsville, AL
Huntsville Hospital is an 881-bed hospital that serves as the regional referral center for North Alabama and southern Tennessee. Huntsville Hospital is governed by the Health Care Authority of the City of Huntsville and is the second-largest hospital in Alabama. In recent years, the hospital has expanded its services throughout the region with the development of Huntsville Hospital Health System, which includes hospitals in Huntsville, Madison, Athens, Decatur, Boaz, Guntersville, Moulton, Red Bay, Sheffield, Scottsboro, and Fayetteville, Tenn. The Health System includes more than 2,300 patient beds and 19,500 employees.
Founded
1895
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Huntsville, AL
