Your obligation: SSA will sponsor all tuition and related program specific expenses in return for a two year employment agreement which includes a non-competition requirement. This is a terrific opportunity for those not willing to seek outside financing or pay the out of pocket expenses to obtain this nationally recognized certification.
Earn supplemental income while you complete your career education working in an as-needed capacity (PRN) employee of Sleep Services of America. Earnings expectations: Trainee salary expectations $14.00 / hour as a PRN technician; Technologist starting salary $20.00 or more/hr. Class time and clinical rotations are not paid time.
Requirements: Must attend school at a community college (to be designated) and pass the CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) sleep educational curriculum along with performing clinical training in polysomnography at an AASM approved facility.
Work overnight (typically 8:30 pm – 6:30 am) or perform clinical training on the third shift (overnight) approximately 20 hours per week (all shifts are 10 hours long). This career field opportunity requires that you are available to work any night of the week. Attend day classes approximately 20 hours per week
Upon successful completion of your schooling and passing of the BRPT national registry exam you will have an opportunity to apply for full time employment as a Polysomnographic technologist with SSA.
Additional Requirements: Applicants must meet the following criteria in order to be considered for this opportunity:
Bachelor’s of Science degree in Biology, Nursing or other related health care field
or
Associates of Science degree in the allied health professions or biology
and
Successfully completed most of the following listed courses:
Required pre-requisite courses:
Anatomy and Physiology
Medical Terminology
CPR
Basic Math for health care workers or higher such as college algebra
General courses in health care
Pharmacology/medication administration
EKG
SSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified minorities, women, people with disabilities and military veterans are encouraged to apply.
Important Reference Links:
Sleep Services of America Website: http://www.sleepservices.net/
Sleep Services of America, Inc. (SSA), has been providing sleep diagnostic services since 1983. Our services span seven states, annually performing over 26,000 diagnostic studies for adults and children. We offer patients and physicians a complete one-stop-shop for diagnosing and treating sleep disorders.
American Association of Sleep Technologists: http://www.aastweb.org/
The American Association of Sleep Technologists (AAST) is a national health care membership association of professionals dedicated to improving the quality of sleep and wakefulness in all people.
The Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT): http://www.brpt.org/
The Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists is an independent, non-profit certification board that seeks to cultivate the highest professional and ethical standards for Polysomnographic technologists by providing an internationally recognized credential.
Board of Physicians - Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene: http://www.mbp.state.md.us/pages/polysom_info.html
On October 1, 2006, a law went into effect requiring the Board to regulate Polysomnographic Technologists. The Board has established an advisory committee and is developing regulations for Polysomnographic technologists. Individuals practicing polysomnography are not required to be licensed until October 1, 2009.
Apply for this job| Polysomnographic Trainee - Advanced Placement Program Details | |
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| Company: | Sleep Services of America Inc |
| Employment Type: | Full-Time Employee |
| Relocation Covered: | False |
| Contact: | Placement Manager |
| Fax: | 443 270-4425 |
| Email: | |
| Education Required: | 2 Year Degree |
| Experience Required: | 0 to 4 year(s) |
