Neurodiagnostic Sleep Tech I - UNC Hospital Sleep Center

UNC Health•Chapel Hill, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Neurodiagnostic Technologist I performs standard and advanced neurodiagnostic and polysomnographic testing for patients in the Sleep Disorders Center, both in the sleep lab and at the patient bedside. Testing may include oxygen therapy and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatments under the direct supervision of a registered technologist. The role also involves preparing and maintaining rooms and equipment, reading and scoring tests under supervision, and gathering patient histories and preparing patients and families for testing. It is suited to an unregistered technologist who has completed an accredited 1- to 2-year Neurodiagnostic program and is seeking to develop in a clinical setting. The UNC Sleep Center describes its culture as supportive, patient-centered, collaborative, and focused on clinical excellence, professional development, teamwork, and career growth.

Requirements

Graduation from an acceptable program of Neurophysiology.
Registry eligible for Registered Sleep Technologist (RST).
No prior experience required for candidates who have completed an acceptable program in neurophysiology.

Responsibilities

Perform polysomnographic testing, including possible oxygen therapy and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatments, under the direct supervision of a registered technologist.
Set up rooms and equipment and place equipment in patient and hospital rooms.
Calibrate and maintain equipment.
Read and score neurodiagnostic and/or polysomnographic tests under the supervision of a registered technologist.
Take patient histories and instruct patients and families on test preparation, including pre- and post-test interviews.