Neurodiagnostic Sleep Technologist II – UNC Hospital Sleep Center

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

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 commitment incentive

Job summary

UNC Health Care System's Sleep Disorders Program in Chapel Hill seeks a Neurodiagnostic Technologist II to perform polysomnographic tests and CPAP-related studies in a lab or bedside setting, with night shift hours.

Responsibilities include equipment setup, calibration, reading and scoring tests, and mentoring other technologists. Eligible candidates may have no experience and be hired at Tech I level; the position offers a $10,000 commitment incentive paid over three years.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an acceptable program of Neurodiagnostics or acceptable pathway.
• Licensure/Certification: Polysomnography Technologist (RPSGT) or Neurodiagnostic 1-2 year program.
• Willing to consider candidates with no experience for Neurodiagnostic Tech I level.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic testing: polysomnographic tests with possible CPAP/oxygen therapy.
• Set up and calibrate equipment; maintain room and equipment.
• Reads, scores neurodiagnostic and polysomnographic tests.
• Mentor other technologists in the Neurodiagnostic/Sleep Disorders Lab.
• Obtain patient history and provide test preparation guidance.
• Remote scoring opportunities may be available.

Skills

Neurodiagnostics

Polysomnography

CPAP

Education

Neurodiagnostics program

2-year Neurodiagnostic program pathway

Tools

Polysomnography equipment

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.

*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.

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 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: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00

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.