Minimum Education
High School diploma or equivalent OR equivalent work experience:
Preferred X Required
Graduate from a polysomnographic educational program or Respiratory Care Educational Program:
Preferred X Required
Required Licenses
The below licensure will be required at the time of hire:
X Temporary licensure / permit as a polysomnographic technician from the State of Tennessee.
A non-licensed Polysomnographic Technician with a temporary permit will practice under the general supervision of a licensed registered Polysomnographic Technician. An employee working under a temporary licensure / permit will have 12 months from the date of graduation from an accredited educational program to provide proof that they have passed the national certifying exam given by the BRPT (Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists) or the permit will be withdrawn.
The below licensure will be required within 12 months of graduation from an accredited educational program:
X Current RPSGT (Registered Polysomnographic Technologist), RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist), or CRTT (Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician) AND current license in State of Tennessee.
Required Skills/Certifications:
The below certifications will be required at the time of hire:
X Basic Life Support (BLS)
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.