Polysomnography Technician

Medical University of South Carolina

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Polysomnographic Technician, you will collaborate with a Registered Polysomnographic Sleep Technologist to conduct overnight sleep tests. This role involves administering diagnostic and supportive procedures in the Sleep Lab for patients of all ages, from newborns to adults, and their families. The position is based at the CHS - Bluffton Sleep Lab (Offsite) within the Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA). It is a regular, full-time employee position with 40 scheduled weekly hours, paid hourly at Pay Grade Health-21. Key aspects of the role include addressing patient developmental needs, performing various sleep tests, analyzing and documenting data, maintaining accurate records, communicating findings to physicians, ensuring equipment compliance and setup, troubleshooting issues, staying updated on Polysomnographic trends, collaborating with the healthcare team, managing inventory, adhering to budget constraints, recognizing technical anomalies, scoring sleep/wake stages and clinical events, producing precise reports, and ensuring compliance with MUSC's requirements.

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 (either an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider).
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.
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.

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.