Performs comprehensive polysomnographic testing, analysis and associated interventions. Demonstrates through Decatur Morgan Hospital's mission, vision and values.
1. Performs polysomnographic recordings and all technical duties related to the polysomnographic evaluation of sleep disorders with 95% accuracy.
2. Performs patient hook-up, machine calibrations and recordings according to established protocol and standard procedures.
3. Utililizes ancillary monitoring equipment that must be interfaced with the electroencephalograph /polygraph machine.
4. Continuously monitors patient activity-ensures patient safety and maintains quality recordings.
5. Performs record scoring and reporting to physicians in a timely manner.
6. Assumes responsibility for inservice education, continuing education and maintenance of registry/certification with 100% compliance
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience RequiredEducation/Licensure: Must have high school diploma or GED; certificate from an accredited sleep education program ; RPSGT or ABSM preferred. Experience: No previous experience required, one to two years preferred. Additional Skills/Abilities: BLS required before the conclusion of the orientation period. Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly.
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.
