Sleep Polysomnographic Trainee

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

MUSC Health is seeking a sleep trainee in Charleston, South Carolina. The role focuses on developing competency in sleep testing procedures and performing patient assessments under physician supervision.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. This is an hourly position requiring about 12 scheduled hours per week, offering a chance to contribute to important diagnostics in sleep medicine.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Ability to perform routine patient assessments.

Responsibilities

• Administer various sleep studies under physician's direction.
• Perform routine patient assessments and document results.
• Collect and transmit biological specimens for analysis.

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Patient assessments

Sleep study administration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description Summary

A sleep trainee develops competency in and performs basic sleep testing procedures and associated interventions. The sleep trainee works under direct supervision of a sleep technician or a sleep technologist.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

PRN

Cost Center

CC000673 CHS - Sleep Center (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-21

Scheduled Weekly Hours

12

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

High school diploma or GED.

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 required before working with patients.

EEO and E-Verify Statement

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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