Non-Registered Polysomnographic Technician - Highlands Sleep Center - AM (107)

Position Overview

Pay range: $20.80 - $33.80 / hour

Job Highlights

UAB Medicine’s Sleep/Wake Disorders Center is a 10-bed unit, conveniently located at UAB Hospital-Highlands, that provides advanced testing, diagnosis, and treatment of sleep disorders in a relaxed, casual setting specially designed for comfort and well-being. The Center has been accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine since 1986 and has also received the Sleep Academic Award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Patients with more difficult sleep problems are referred to UAB, which means you’ll have a unique opportunity to gain exposure to a diverse patient population and a variety of sleep conditions. Becoming part of this team means joining an experienced, knowledgeable staff in a supportive and learning environment, where you can expand your knowledge and skills and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients.

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

Job Description

Under the general supervision of a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or the Medical Director, to perform comprehensive physiological monitoring and testing, diagnosis, management and prevention of sleep related disorders using various diagnostic and therapeutic tools. To assist in clinical assessments. To complete all testing preparation procedures including preparation and calibration of equipment required for testing, applying electrodes and sensors according to applicable standards, and fit positive airway pressure (PAP) mask. To perform diagnostic testing, data acquisition, routine observations, documentation of sleep stages and any other significant events and implements appropriate therapeutic interventions according to proper protocols. To review patient history, physical information, medications, procedure request and study protocol. To explain the procedure and orient the patient to the Sleep Center. To assist in scoring sleep/wake stages and other clinical events according to professionally accepted guidelines under the supervision of a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT).

Qualifications

One (1) or more years experience as Non-Registered Polysomnographic Technician that has successfully completed trainee level job experience and meets all or exceeds required evaluation ratings for an entry level one (1) year evaluation OR a newly hired Non-Registered Technician with greater than one (1) year of experience working in a clinical Sleep Laboratory setting. OR Successful completion of a polysomnography program, of no less than one (1) year duration from a nationally accredited educational institution OR High School diploma or GED and successful completion of the A-STEP Online Self-Study Modules from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) or a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Sleep Technology training program, an Electroneurodiagnostic (END) program, or a Respiratory Therapy add-on track for Sleep Technology required. Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required or should be obtained within 30 days of employment.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, many other sites of care, and a team of over 2,000 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.