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

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

Job summary

UNC Health in Chapel Hill, NC, seeks a Neurodiagnostic Tech II to perform standard and complex neurodiagnostic tests and polysomnographic testing in the Sleep Disorders Lab. Work may be in lab or bedside, with a focus on patient-centered care within the UNC Sleep Center culture.

Responsibilities include performing diagnostic testing, room and equipment setup, reading and scoring tests, and potentially supervising other technologists.

Qualifications

• Graduation from AMA or CAAHEP accredited Sleep or Neurodiagnostics program (or equivalent).
• Licensure: RPSGT or RST.
• Experience as described: no prior experience required if program completed; otherwise 2 years with Sleep/Neurodiagnostics procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform polysomnographic testing and associated CPAP/oxygen therapies.
• Set up room and equipment; calibrate and maintain equipment.
• Read and score neurodiagnostic and polysomnographic tests.
• Provide guidance to other technologists in the Neurodiagnostic/Sleep Disorders Lab.
• Take patient history and instruct patients on test preparation and post-test procedures.
• Remote scoring opportunities may be available.

Skills

Polysomnography

Neurodiagnostic testing

Patient instruction

Education

AMA/CAAHEP accredited Sleep/Neurodiagnostics program

Tools

Medical equipment calibration

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. 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 AMA or CAAHEP accredited program in Sleep or Neurodiagnostics program of Neurophysiology (or equivalent combination of experience, training and experience).

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Registered in one of the following specialty areas:
  
  
  • Polysomnography (RPSGT)
  
  
  • Registered Sleep Technologist (RST)
  
  

Professional Experience Requirements

• If completion of an AMA or CAAHEP accredited program in Sleep or Neurodiagnostics: No prior experience required.


• If a High School diploma or GED: Two (2) years of experience performing a variety of Sleep or Neurodiagnostics procedures.

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. Please email [e-mail] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.