Neurodiagnostic Sleep Technologist II ( Per Diem) – UNC Hospital Sleep Center

experiencedAlliedHealth; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

UNC Medical Center Sleep Disorders Program in Chapel Hill, NC is seeking a Neurodiagnostic Tech II to perform polysomnographic testing and related neurodiagnostic studies in the Sleep Disorders Lab. Work may occur in the lab or at the bedside, with remote scoring opportunities available.

Qualified candidates will have graduation from an accredited Neurodiagnostics program and licensure/certification such as RPSGT; entry-level paths are considered for candidates with no prior experience, with

Qualifications

• Graduation from an acceptable program of Neurodiagnostics or acceptable pathway.
• RPSGT certification or eligibility preferred.
• Possible entry at Neurodiagnostic Tech I level for candidates with no experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic patient testing: polysomnographic testing with possible oxygen therapy and CPAP.
• Set-up and calibrate room and equipment in patient rooms; maintain equipment.
• Read and score neurodiagnostic and polysomnographic tests.
• May provide instruction to other technologists in the Neurodiagnostic/Sleep Disorders Lab.
• Take patient history and instruct patients and families on test preparation.
• Remote scoring opportunities may be available.

Education

Neurodiagnostics program pathway

Job description

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.

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.

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. 1. 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.

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.

-Willing to consider candidates with no experience to be hired at Neurodiagnostic Tech I level

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: Sleep Disorders Program

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 6.00

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: Night 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.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities.