A Sleep Laboratory Technician, also known as a polysomnographic technician, performs tests and collects data on patients with sleep disorders. Responsible for giving patients explanations of the impending sleep tests and procedures, preparing equipment for the procedures, recording activities and analyzing results - all while working under the advisement of a clinical director and/or sleep technologist.
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides care to a 22-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with over 6,000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community. TMH is the region's healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the region's only: Level II Trauma Center Primary Stroke Center Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Pediatric Intensive Care The most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle. Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, six residency programs and more than 50 affiliated physician practices.
HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT
Primarily responsible for performing all aspects of the Intraoperative Monitoring Program which entails educating staff, patient and families on the monitoring process. Performs and maintains all EEG and EP technical duties in the OR during surgery. Assesses neurological function of patients during their surgery and reporting data to the neuroanesthesiologist for intervention when necessary. Edits data for the permanent medical record.
Reports:
Director, Neurodiagnostics Supervises:
None
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO APPLY
Required Education:
High school diploma (or equivalent).
Required Experience:
None Required Certification/License/Registry:
One (1) of the following credentials: Registration for Electroencephalographic Technologists (R. EEG T.) from the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET), Registration for Evoked Potential Technologists (R. EP T.) from the ABRET, Certification for Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM) from the ABRET, or an associate degree in electroneurodiagnostic (END) technology accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Human Resources (HR) may accept three (3) years of directly-related job training in lieu of required credentials at hire with one (1) of the above credentials required within eighteen (18) months post-hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in, or exposure to, intraoperative monitoring. Associate degree in END technology accredited by the CAAHEP. One (1) or more of the following credentials from the
ABRET:
R. EEG T., R. EP
T., or CNIM. If you are interested in becoming a part of TMH's legacy of quality & compassionate healthcare, we want to know you. Please submit your application & resume TODAY! We look forward to speaking with you. Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification. - Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.
