Polysomnography Technician

Job Description Summary

As a Polysomnographic Technician, you'll conduct overnight sleep tests in collaboration with a Registered Polysomnographic Sleep Technologist. Your responsibilities include administering diagnostic and supportive procedures in the Sleep Lab for patients of all ages, from newborns to adults, and their families.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC005784 CHS - Bluffton Sleep Lab (Offsite)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-21

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities:

• Display organization-wide core competencies effectively.

• Address the developmental needs of patients and families during testing.

• Conduct safe diagnostic sleep tests like PSG and PAP Titration.

• Analyze and document relevant data, maintaining accurate patient records and communicating findings to physicians.

• Follow protocol to clean and set up sleep lab equipment, ensuring compliance with regulations.

• Identify and resolve issues during testing, recommending adjustments and consulting with physicians as necessary.

• Stay informed about Polysomnographic trends and engage in professional associations.

• Collaborate with the healthcare team, manage inventory, and adhere to budget constraints.

• Recognize artifact, insufficient signals, and equipment malfunctions.

• Proficiently score sleep/wake stages, clinical events, and produce precise reports.

• Adhere to MUSC's compliance requirements and goals.

• Demonstrate adaptability in handling emergencies, varying workloads, and unexpected events.

• Participate in educational sessions, interdisciplinary meetings, and ensure accurate billing for sleep lab services.

• Complete any other assigned duties.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year experience working with sleep patients. Registration as a Polysomnographic Technologist, required within 24 months of hire.

• Analytical skills to address complex clinical problems related to sleep pathology and patient safety.

• Current Basic Life Support certification.

• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and communicate well with team members and patients.

• Flexibility in working hours to accommodate patient and departmental needs.

• Physical ability to monitor patients for extended periods, lift equipment and patients.

Working Environment:

The role entails providing services in an environment where potential exposure or injury risks from various sources, including communicable diseases and hazardous materials, are present.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or GED plus current enrollment, or completion of, an accredited educational program such as the AASM A-STEP introductory program, leading to becoming a certified or registered polysomnographic sleep technologist.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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