Sleep Technologist II - Rex Neurology Sleep Lab

UNC Health Care Systems • Raleigh, NC

29d • $27 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is eligible for the Neurodiagnostic Technician l and ll Commitment Incentives! The Commitment Incentive is $7,500 for full-time new hires with a work commitment of three (3) years. Incentive is applicable to full time Neurodiagnostic Tech I & II positions within UNC Heath Rex - Neuro Diagnostics department. To learn more on the incentive program guidelines and eligible positions, please visit: https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/neurodiagnostic-tech-ii-commitment-incentive-program. Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: Rex Neurology Sleep Laboratory is hiring a Sleep Tech II to join their team! The Sleep Tech II performs standard and complex electroneurodiagnostic tests in polysomnographic testing on patients in the Sleep Disorders Lab. Primary pork may be performed in a lab, clinic, patient bedside, or operating room. This position may also be responsible for providing float support to other Sleep Disorders Labs if necessary. Eligible for night shift differentials!

Requirements

• Graduation from an acceptable program of Neurophysiology
• Registered in one of the following specialty areas: EEG (Electroencecephalogram- R. EEG T., CLTM) EP (Evoked Potentials-R. EP T.) Intra-Operative Monitoring (CNIM) Nerve Conduction Velocity studies (NCV) Polysomnography (RPSGT) Registered Sleep Technologist (RST)
• If completion of an acceptable program of Neurophysiology: No prior experience required.
• Requires High School Diploma if no graduation from an acceptable program of Neurophysiology and two (2) years of experience performing a variety of Sleep or Neurodiagnostics procedures.

Responsibilities

• May provide instruction and guidance to other technologists in the Neurodiagnostic and/or Sleep Disorders Lab.
• Performs diagnostic patient testing electroencephalogram (EEG), electromyography (EMG), nerve conduction velocities (NCV), sensory evoked potentials (EP), and polysomnographic testing with possible oxygen therapy and continuous positive air pressure treatments (CPAP).
• Performs room and equipment set-up and placement in hospital rooms, operating rooms, or clinics. Calibrates and maintains equipment.
• Reads and scores neurodiagnostic and/or polysomnographic tests.
• Takes patient histories. Instruct patients and families on test preparation, pre-test interviews, and follow-up appointments

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED