Polysomnographic Tech

Polysomnographic Tech - Sign-on Bonus Available!

Join a career in the sleep diagnostics field where you help patients with sleep-related disorders. As a Polysomnographic (Sleep) Technician, you will prepare the sleep lab and perform basic and advanced diagnostic sleep studies, monitor physiological signals during sleep, and contribute to patient health and peace of mind.

Your Everyday

• Perform sleep studies including procedures like Electroencephalograms, Electrooculograms, Electromyograms, respiratory effort, airflow, oximetry, end-tidal, PAP device flow, etc.
• Provide a clear and precise explanation of procedures to the patient and / or responsible person present.
• Recognize documents and eliminate artifacts; monitor suspected artifacts.
• Obtain at least 10 CEUs directly related to sleep yearly.
• Stay abreast of new equipment and software implemented by the department and / or hospital.
• Maintain and clean equipment immediately after use and ensure equipment is in proper working order.
• Apply troubleshooting methods, perform repairs and / or replace instrument parts as needed with immediate notification to the manager.
• Communicate with technical support during equipment troubleshooting.
• Demonstrate appropriate use of universal precautions and apply isolation techniques as needed.
• Lift, move or transfer patients utilizing proper body mechanics to prevent injury.

The Must-Haves

Work Shift

Nights (United States of America)

About LCMC Health

LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond. We celebrate authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a welcoming culture.

Your extras

You are welcome here. LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. This is not an exhaustive list of duties. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

Simple things make the difference.

J-18808-Ljbffr