Polysomnographic Technician - UNC Health Care : Job Details

**Description**

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

**Summary:**

To render professional and technical Polysomnography Testing/Scoring/education to assigned patients. Provide diagnostic and therapeutic care to achieve the highest standards of care specific to the age of the patient.

**Responsibilities:**

+ Patients and families are served in providing direct patient care, performs duties and conducts interpersonal relationships in a manner designed to project a positive image of the department and hospital. The role is also to ensure that contacts with physicians and other customers are conducted in a manner that displays superior customer service.

**Other information:**

**Qualifications**

**EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS**

+ Successful completion of an accredited PSG educational program leading to a certificate or associate degree with an emphasis in sleep technology.

**PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT**

+ Minimum of one year experience in the sleep technology preferred.

**LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION**

+ Active BCLS is required. RPSGT required.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS**

+ Good interpersonal and communication skills required.

+ Strong customer service focus.

+ Demonstrated understanding of patient care needs according to the developmental stages for various age groups.

**WORK ENVIRONMENT**

+ Exposure to blood-borne pathogens, infectious and contagious diseases requiring the use of personal protective equipment.

+ Contact with cleaning agents, chemicals, and some toxic chemicals may also require use of PPE.

+ Subject to stressful work periods and long irregular hours.

**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT**

+ Walking, standing, sitting, along with physical use of both hands is necessary.

+ With assistance will be lifting patients and pushing or carrying equipment throughout the shift.

**Job Details**

Legal Employer: Lenoir Health

Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care

Organization Unit: Sleep Services Department

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 0.20

Salary Range: $24.24 - $27.88 per hour (Minimum to Midpoint )

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Night Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Kinston

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.