Polysomnographic Sleep Tech

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The Polysomnographic technologist works under the general supervision of the medical director or designee to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. Services include in-center and home sleep apnea testing, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care, and direct patient education. The Medical University of South Carolina Sleep Center is located at the main hospital in Charleston and is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. The center provides testing for patients of all ages, from 0 to 99+.

Under the direction of a physician, the technologist administers sleep studies to diagnose the type and extent of sleep disorders. The role also performs routine patient assessments, scores sleep records, documents other test results, and collects and transmits biological specimens for analysis. The technologist should be registered in sleep technology or eligible to sit for the registry exam within six months of hire.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience working with sleep patients.
• Registered in sleep technology or eligible to sit for the registry exam within 6 months of hire.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS), either an American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers certification or recognized equivalent, or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
• State licensure and/or professional certification may be required depending on the position.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders, including in-center and home sleep apnea testing.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care, and direct patient education.
• Administer sleep studies under the direction of a physician to diagnose the type and extent of sleep disorders.
• Perform routine patient assessments.
• Score sleep records and document other test results.
• Collect and transmit biological specimens for analysis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED