Polysomnographic Sleep Tech

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Polysomnographic technologist at MUSC Sleep Center in Charleston provides in-center and home sleep testing, diagnoses sleep disorders, and delivers patient education.

Under physician direction, you will perform sleep studies, score records, document results, and assist with specimen collection, contributing to high-quality patient care in a 40-hour weekly night shift environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or GED and at least 3 years of experience working with sleep patients.
• State licensure and/or professional certification may be required depending on the position.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Administers various sleep studies to diagnose the type and extent of sleep disorders.
• Performs routine patient assessments, scores sleep records, documents test results, and transmits specimens for analysis.

Skills

Sleep technology

Patient care

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Polysomnographic technologist works under the general supervision of the medical director or designee to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders including in center and home sleep apnea testing, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care and direct patient education. The technologist should be registered in sleep technology or be eligible to sit for the registry exam within 6 months of hire. The Medical University of South Carolina Sleep Center is located in Charleston at the main hospital. It is accredited by The American Academy of Sleep Medicine. We are looking for strong dedicated people to join our team with a passion to deliver the best possible healthcare and education to our patients. We provide testing for all ages (0-99+).

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000673 CHS - Sleep Center (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-25

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Nights (United States of America)

Job Description

Under the direction of a physician, administers various sleep studies in order to diagnose the type and extent of sleep disorders. Performs routine patient assessments, scores sleep records, documents other test results, and collects and transmits biological specimens for analysis.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or GED and a minimum of 3 years of experience working with sleep patients. State Licensure and/or professional certification requirements may be required depending on the position. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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