Polysomnographer- Roper Hospital Sleep Lab - As Needed Shift

3500 Roper St. Francis Healthcare
Charleston, SC
Part-time

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Job Summary :

The Polysomnographer shall provide testing, treatment and follow-up for all populations of inpatients and outpatients suspected to have a sleep / wake disorder.

Established guidelines for testing and treatment will be determined by the AASM, departmental protocol and licensing agencies.

Routine duties will include 15 channel nocturnal polysomnogram recording, CPAP / BiPAP titration, multiple sleep latency tests, ambulatory screening and test scoring.

Other duties will include but are not limited to cardiopulmonary resuscitation, patient / family education, equipment disinfection and treatment follow-up.

All treatment and diagnostic modalities are tailored to meet the needs of the population served.

Minimum Qualifications :

Education : High School Diploma. Associates degree in Polysomnography or Respiratory Care strongly preferred.

Experience : 1 year experience in polysomnography required.

Licensure / Certification : Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.

RPSGT through the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists, Must have verification of Exemption for Ventilation by Non-Respiratory Care Practitioners through the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.

Primary Source Verification (if applicable) : BRPT website

Exemption for Ventilation : LLR on Medical Board

Knowledge / Skills :

Demonstrates a high level of knowledge in sleep physiology. Demonstrates a high level of understanding of the theory of operation of all sleep testing equipment.

Maintains competency in the clinical application of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures outlined in the departmental scope of services.

Demonstrates knowledge of the characteristics and needs of the different age groups throughout the age continuum from 5 years to geriatrics.

Effectively communicates verbally and over the telephone with co-workers, physicians, nurses, patient, patient family members and the public.

Demonstrates understanding and clinical application of infection control techniques and equipment cleaning and disinfection.

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with :

  • Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
  • Prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Life insurance w / AD&D
  • Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
  • Paid time off
  • Educational Assistance
  • And much more
  • Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

0.01

Work Shift :

Other (United States of America)

Department :

Sleep Lab - Roper Hospital

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