Polysomnographic Technician

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary:

To render professional and technical Polysomnography Testing/Scoring/education to assigned patients. Provide diagnostic and therapeutic care to achieve the highest standards of care specific to the age of the patient.

Responsibilities:

Patients and families are served in providing direct patient care, performs duties and conducts interpersonal relationships in a manner designed to project a positive image of the department and hospital. The role is also to ensure that contacts with physicians and other customers are conducted in a manner that displays superior customer service.

Other information:

Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Successful completion of an accredited PSG educational program leading to a certificate or associate degree with an emphasis in sleep technology.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

• Minimum of one year experience in the sleep technology preferred.

LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION

• Active BCLS is required. RPSGT required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

• Good interpersonal and communication skills required.

• Strong customer service focus.

• Demonstrated understanding of patient care needs according to the developmental stages for various age groups.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens, infectious and contagious diseases requiring the use of personal protective equipment.

• Contact with cleaning agents, chemicals, and some toxic chemicals may also require use of PPE.

• Subject to stressful work periods and long irregular hours.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

• Walking, standing, sitting, along with physical use of both hands is necessary.

• With assistance will be lifting patients and pushing or carrying equipment throughout the shift.

Job Details

Legal Employer: Lenoir Health

Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care

Organization Unit: Sleep Services Department

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Night Job

Location of Job: LENOIR MEM

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.