Registered Polysomnography Technologist I

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

6d • 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 includes routine patient assessments, scoring sleep records, documenting other test results, and collecting and transmitting biological specimens for analysis.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of relevant patient care experience.
• Average of 10 credits of sleep education per year over the past 36 months.
• Board Registered Polysomnographic Technologist, or a credential in a related field such as Respiratory, EEG, or Nursing.
• If credentialed in a related field, obtain a sleep credential within 24 months.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS): an American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers certification or recognized equivalent, or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders, including in-center and home sleep apnea testing.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic interventions and provide comprehensive patient care and direct patient education.
• Administer sleep studies under physician direction 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED