Sleep Tech-Registry Eligible

Position Summary

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina. Comprised of four hospitals (Moore, Hoke, Richmond, and Montgomery) with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area’s only dedicated heart and vascular center. As of March 2023, FirstHealth of the Carolinas officially opened its new comprehensive cancer center to patients. Our growing health system has more than 5,400 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area. In addition, the system provides home health and hospice services, emergency care, and medical transportation.

FirstHealth of the Carolinas has over 50 primary care, specialty care, convenient care and dental clinics located throughout our service area. We are committed to a culture of excellence in which everyone feels valued and connected, and where differences are both respected and supported. Our career opportunities allow our staff to practice in a team environment as a vital part of growing a widely respected health care system and medical community. We have been named Becker's Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare.

• Free FirstHealth Fitness Membership

Responsibilities

• FirstHealth Sleep Service Line provides many roles for staff opportunities and future growth. Team members have the support of the Medical Director, Sleep Center Director, Sleep Supervisor, staff trainer, and daytime scoring technologists.

Qualifications

The following, or equivalents, are minimum requirements to perform the essential functions of this position.

Education/formal training/licensure/certification/experience:

• CPSGT (Certified Polysomnographic Technician).
• Certificate holders must earn the RPSGT credential within three years.

OR

• Eligible for successful completion of an accredited educational program leading to a certificate or associate degree with an emphasis in sleep technology by one of the following paths.
• RPSGT Pathway 1:
• Clinical Experience. For candidates with a minimum of 960 hours of experience in the field and who have also completed a STAR-designated Self-Study education program.
• RPSGT Pathway 2:
• Healthcare Credential. For candidates with a minimum of 960 hours of experience and who have another healthcare credential.
• RPSGT Pathway 3:
• CAAHEP/CoARC Student. For graduates of a CAAHEP or CoARC-accredited polysomnography education program.
• RPSGT Pathway 4:
• Focused Training. For candidates with a minimum of 960 hours of experience in the field and who have also completed STAR-designated Focused education, or a combination of Self-Study and Focused 2 education.
• RPSGT Pathway 5:
• International Option. For international candidates with a minimum of 960 hours of experience in the field.

AND

• Certified in BLS CPR.