Night Polysomnographic Technologist — Sleep Diagnostics

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift

Job summary

Prisma Health in Columbia, SC, is seeking a polysomnographic technologist. The role performs PSGs, MSLT, and MWT, initiates sleep therapies, and pre-screens studies under physician orders and departmental policy.

The ideal candidate holds NBRC CRT/RRT or BRPT RPSGT credentials, completed a CAAHEP sleep program, and will precept students while maintaining infection control standards. Night shift coverage is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Respiratory Therapy program with CRT/ RRT NBRC or BRPT RPSGT credentials.
• Sleep credentialing per state requirements (SC or TN where applicable).
• Completion of a CAAHEP accredited sleep program or BRPT RPSGT credential.

Responsibilities

• Performs sleep studies per physician order and policy.
• Troubleshoots and repairs sleep equipment as needed.
• Initiates, monitors and ensures artifact-free studies.
• Obtains consent and relevant patient information prior to studies.
• Mentors students and adheres to infection control practices.
• Reports to supervisor; non-management role in Sleep Disorder Center.

Skills

Patient care

Data entry

Analytical skills

Education

NBRC CRT or RRT credential

BRPT RPSGT credential

CAAHEP sleep tech program

Tools

Polysomnography equipment

Microsoft Office

Windows OS

Job description

Prisma Health in Columbia, SC, is seeking a polysomnographic technologist. The role performs PSGs, MSLT, and MWT, initiates sleep therapies, and pre-screens studies under physician orders and departmental policy.

The ideal candidate holds NBRC CRT/RRT or BRPT RPSGT credentials, completed a CAAHEP sleep program, and will precept students while maintaining infection control standards. Night shift coverage is required.