Sleep Technologist

Spartanburg Regional; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Spartanburg seeks a sleep technologist to evaluate and treat sleep disorders. The role involves conducting sleep tests, ensuring patient safety, and providing direct education to patients. Candidates should have a high school diploma and be enrolled in a relevant education program, with certifications required within a specified timeframe.

Qualifications

• Must obtain CPSGT certification within 8 months of hire.
• Must maintain current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs sleep tests as ordered by sleep physician.
• Implements interventions for patient safety and therapeutic care.

Skills

Patient Care

Direct Patient Education

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Graduate from a CAAHEP or CoARC accredited program

Job description

Job Requirements

Position Summary

A sleep technologist under the guidance of the Department Clinical Manager and Medical Director utilizes knowledge and skill at the mid-range level to provide evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders including in center and out of center sleep testing, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, patient care and direct patient education.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Graduate or Equivalent
• Enrolled in aSTAR-designated Focused education programOR both aSTAR-designated Self-Study education programAND aSTAR-designated focused 2 program.

Experience

• N/A

License/Registration/Certifications

• Must obtain Certified Polysomnographic Sleep Technician certification (CPSGT) within 8 months of date of hire.
• Must have and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Education

• Graduate from an education program in polysomnography accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). CAAHEP and CoARC-accredited programs include stand-alone programs for polysomnography, and add-on programs attached to an electroneurodiagnostic or respiratory care program.

Preferred Experience

• 1 year working in healthcare setting

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications

• Allied Health Credential listed on the BRPT (Board of Registered Polysomnography Technologist) List of Accepted Allied Health Credentials.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Performs applicable sleep tests as ordered by sleep physician and in accordance with AASM clinical guidelines.
• Perform appropriate physiological calibrations to ensure proper signals and make required adjustments.
• Perform data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free. Identify, correct, and document artifact.
• Implement appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc.).
• Perform care in a manner that supports the Standards of Behavior of the organization.
• Other duties as assigned.