Neurodiagnostic Sleep Tech II

UNC REX Healthcare; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Medical Center Sleep Disorders Program in Chapel Hill seeks a Neurodiagnostic Tech II to perform polysomnographic testing and related duties in a patient-centered environment.

The role involves lab or bedside testing, equipment setup, and potential remote scoring opportunities. Hours are 8:00am–6:00pm with a 40-hour work week and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited neurodiagnostics program or acceptable pathway.
• Registration in Polysomnography Technologist (RPSGT) or equivalent.
• Completion of an acceptable Neurodiagnostics program or pathway.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic polysomnographic testing with CPAP considerations.
• Sets up room and equipment; calibrates and maintains devices.
• Reads and scores neurodiagnostic/polysomnographic tests.
• Mentors other neurodiagnostic staff in the lab.
• Obtains patient history and instructs on test prep (pre/post).
• Remote scoring opportunities may be available.
• Sets up HSAT and educates patients.

Skills

Polysomnographic testing

CPAP knowledge

Patient education

Equipment calibration

HSAT setup

Diagnostic scoring

Education

Graduation from Neurodiagnostics program

Acceptance via acceptable pathway

Tools

Polysomnography equipment

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

*This position qualifies for a $10,000 commitment incentive which will be paid over a three (3) year work commitment.

Summary: Join our skilled team and become part of the Carolina culture that is leading the way in our sleep disorders center. The Neurodiagnostic Techno II performs standard and complex neurodiagnostic tests and polysomnographic testing on patients in the Sleep Disorders Lab. Work may be performed in a lab or at patient bedside. At UNC Sleep Center, we have created a culture fostered through support, clinical structure, leadership and staff and patient centered care.

Hours: 8:00am - 6:00pm

Responsibilities

• 1. Performs diagnostic patient testing: polysomnographic testing with possible oxygen therapy and continuous positive air pressure treatments (CPAP).
• 2. Perform room and equipment set-up and placement in patient and hospital rooms. Calibrate and maintain equipment.
• 3. Reads and scores neurodiagnostic and/or polysomnographic tests.
• 4. May provide instruction and guidance to other technologists in the Neurodiagnostic and/or Sleep Disorders Lab.
• 5. Takes patient history and Instructs patients and families on test preparation including pre and post-test interviews.
• 6. Diagnostic remote scoring opportunities available.
• 7. Perform setup, patient education and download of Home Sleep Apnea Testing (HSAT).

Other Information

Other information:

Education Requirements

• ● Graduation from an acceptable program of Neurodiagnostics or acceptable pathway.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• ● Registered in one of the following specialty areas:
• •Polysomnography Technologist (RPSGT)
• •Graduation from an accredited Neurodiagnostic 1–2-year academic program

Professional Experience Requirements

• ● Completion of an acceptable program of Neurodiagnostics or acceptable pathway.

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: Sleep Disorders Program

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range:$28.87 - $41.50 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

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