Regions Hospital is hiring a Per Diem Polysomnographic Technologist.

Under the direction of the Sleep Center Manager, Lead Polysomnographic (PSG) Technologists, and Quality/Systems w7228 Specialists the Per Diem Technologist requirements include:

Coordinates and participates in the administration of comprehensive polysomnographic testing and analysis, and associated interventions.  Provides patient education and therapeutic services related to sleep disorders.  Follows HIPPA policies to maintain the privacy and security of patient information.  Performs departmental care quality, systems compliance and regulatory policies assigned by management and/or quality/systems specialist.

Work schedule: Per Diem 

Required Qualifications:

Education: High School diploma/GED.  Successful completion of polysomnography program, of no less than one year duration, associated with a state licensed and/or nationally accredited educational facility

OR

Six (6) months of full time Polysomnographic Technologist experience with documented proficiency in all require competencies will substitute for lacking education requirement, including clinical laboratory testing.

Experience: A minimum of six (6) months experience as a Polysomnographic Technician III with documented proficiency in all required competencies, including moderately complex clinical laboratory testing. Upon hire must be able to complete the corresponding Sleep Health Center Competencies within six (6) months of hire. Must hold RST certificate or be BRPT registered and meet the Tech III Sleep Health Center scoring competencies. 

Licensure/Certification: RPSGT certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (BRPT) 

OR 

Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) certification by the American Board of Sleep Medicine required.

BLS certified

Preferred Qualifications:

Licensure/Certification: Licensed as Respiratory Care Therapist (LRT) with State of Minnesota and Registered as an EEG technician by ASET (American Society of Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists) LRT/REEG only preferred.