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Northside Hospital Inc.

Polysomnographic Tech

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Canton, GA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/10/2026

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What they do

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.

$60,104 / year median in Georgia

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Overview Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today. Responsibilities Prepares adolescent, adult and geriatric patients and equipment for sleep disorders testing. Monitors the polysomnogram and documents per policy.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Arrives to work in a timely manner. Reviews the activity list for the nights duties and patients. Reviews assigned patient charts, greets patients, completes appropriate paperwork and pre-test assessment. Applies recording sensors, acclimatizes patient to Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) if applicable, and performs pre-recording calibration. Monitors the recording during the evening per protocol including documentation and interventions as needed. Ends the recording per protocol, completes appropriate post-study documentation, removal of sensors and cleanup as needed. Scores polysomnograms as needed and prepares report for dictation. Assists in training, orientation and competency assessments as needed. Qualifications

REQUIRED

Must possess good written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated expertise in sleep disorders, sleep activity, abnormalities, movement arousals, and respirations. One (1) year experience in sleep study activity. Current American Heart Association's Basic Life Support Certification (BLS). Must possess current and unrestricted certification or registration in one of the following: Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT)

Work Hours:

7P-7