Polysomnographic Technologist
Gadsden, ALFull-time / OtherSeen 3w ago
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Prime Healthcare seeks a Polysomnographic Technologist for the Sleep Laboratory at Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, AL. The role involves preparing the lab, applying sensors, monitoring and recording sleep studies, adjusting therapy equipment, and educating patients, on a full‑time, per‑diem basis during night shifts.
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Overview
Shift’s Available : Nights
Employment Type : Full time
Hours: 12-hour shift
Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center – Gadsden, AL
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. T his position is on a per diem basis, PD/PRN, meaning as needed .
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
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Prepare the sleep lab or hospital room, review patient history and orders, and educate patients on the sleep study process
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Apply sensors to monitor brain, heart, muscle, eye, and respiratory activity while ensuring patient safety and data quality
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Observe and respond to sleep-related events such as apneas, oxygen desaturations, or abnormal cardiac activity during the study
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Record and score sleep stages and respiratory events, using software tools to prepare data for physician interpretation
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Initiate and adjust CPAP, BiPAP, or ASV therapy as needed and troubleshoot equipment or patient concerns during the study
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Collaborate with the care team and educate patients on sleep disorders, home testing, and positive airway pressure therapy compliance
Qualifications
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High school diploma or equivalent
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BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current
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Completion of American Academy of Sleep Medicine A-STEP program with eligibility to set for board certification or registry; graduate of an accredited polysomnography program or enrolled in the last semester of an accredited polysomnograpy program to qualify as a student technician
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If a recent graduate of an accredited Polysomnography program, must obtain certification or registry within 6 months of hire date; or for completion of the AASM A-STEP program must obtain certification or registry within 6 months of program completion
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For student Polysomnography Technicians, must obtain certification or registry within 6 months of graduation date from accredited program
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Eligible for registry through the BRPT, preferred
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Minimum of 1 year technical experience working in a sleep lab/center, preferred
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Experience scoring sleep studies, preferred
Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:
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Health, dental, and vision insurance options
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Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
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Bereavement leave , FMLA and other leave options
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Employer 401K options
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Tuition reimbursement options
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Life, disability, and other insurance options
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Many other amazing benefits
Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/
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Employment Status
Full Time
Shift
Nights
Equal Employment Opportunity
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
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FacilityRiverview Regional Medical Center
LocationUS-AL-Gadsden
ID2026-276281
CategoryClinical Tech
Position TypeFull Time
ShiftNights
Job TypeNon-Exempt
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