Sleep Lab Technologist II

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Polysomnographic Technologist works under the general supervision of the medical director or designee to evaluate and treat sleep disorders. The role includes in-center and home sleep apnea testing, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care, and direct patient education. The technologist administers sleep studies under a physician’s direction to diagnose the type and extent of sleep disorders, performs routine patient assessments, scores sleep records, documents test results, and collects and transmits biological specimens for analysis.

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. 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 4 years of experience working with sleep patients.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or an AHA-recognized equivalent, or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
• Must be registered in sleep technology or eligible to sit for the registry exam within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED