Senior Overnight Polysomnography Technologist

Kershaw Medical Center; Camden (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

MUHA operates a hospital sleep lab and requires a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist to perform overnight polysomnograms for pediatric to geriatric patients, recording sleep/wake physiology and scoring studies.

The technologist works under medical supervision, communicates with staff, and generates concise reports for physicians while prioritizing patient safety.

Night shift, 40 hours per week, hourly pay, and collaboration with the Sleep Lab team are essential aspects of this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent. Minimum 1 year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Preparation for Sleep Studies Hook-up.
• Patient Orientation & Hook-up: greet patient, complete forms and explain procedure.
• Patient Biocalibrations: verify signals are clearly identified.
• Data Acquisition: enter patient data and clinical events; document abnormalities.
• End of Study: ensure CPAP at optimal pressure, wake patient, discharge and clean equipment.
• Split-night Protocol: follow A-E steps and apply split-night policy as ordered.
• CPAP Titration: initiate titration per protocol.
• Legibility: comply with standard legibility in all documents.
• Other Duties: perform equipment maintenance, document in HIS, support MUSA mission.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Job description

MUHA operates a hospital sleep lab and requires a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist to perform overnight polysomnograms for pediatric to geriatric patients, recording sleep/wake physiology and scoring studies.

The technologist works under medical supervision, communicates with staff, and generates concise reports for physicians while prioritizing patient safety.

Night shift, 40 hours per week, hourly pay, and collaboration with the Sleep Lab team are essential aspects of this position.