<p>Overview</p> <p>We are seeking a Polysomnographic Technologist, sometimes referred to as our Sleep Lab Tech, Sleep Technologist or Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) in our Sleep Laboratory department. The Polysomnographic Technologist (or Sleep Technologist) is a specialized healthcare professional who conducts and analyzes sleep studies to diagnose and monitor patients with sleep disorders. Polysomnographic Techs identify conditions such as sleep apnea, narcolepsy, periodic limb movement disorder, insomnia, and REM behavior disorder.</p> <p>Shift's Available:? Nights</p> <p>Employment Type: Full Time</p> <p>Hours: 12-hour shifts: 7:00pm to 7:00am</p> <p>Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center - Gadsden, AL</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <p>Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):</p> <ul> <li>Prepare the sleep lab or hospital room, review patient history and orders, and educate patients on the sleep study process </li><li>Apply sensors to monitor brain, heart, muscle, eye, and respiratory activity while ensuring patient safety and data quality </li><li>Observe and respond to sleep-related events such as apneas, oxygen desaturations, or abnormal cardiac activity during the study </li><li>Record and score sleep stages and respiratory events, using software tools to prepare data for physician interpretation </li><li>Initiate and adjust CPAP, BiPAP, or ASV therapy as needed and troubleshoot equipment or patient concerns during the study </li><li>Collaborate with the care team and educate patients on sleep disorders, home testing, and positive airway pressure therapy compliance </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:</p> <ul> <li>high school diploma or equivalent </li><li>BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current </li><li>Certified or Registered Polysomnography Technologist; or, </li><li>one year of experience in an applicable setting </li></ul> <p>Additional Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:</p> <ul> <li>eligible for certification through the BRPT </li></ul> <p>Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/</p> <p>#LI-MP1</p> <p>Employment Status</p> <p>Full Time</p> <p>Shift</p> <p>Nights</p> <p>Equal Employment Opportunity</p> <p>Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf</p>