The technologist performs basic polysomnographic testing, sets up sleep-related therapies including remote studies, and is primarily responsible for scoring all sleep study procedures and providing patient education. This role requires independent performance of procedures following physician orders and departmental policy.
Requirements summary
A minimum requirement includes an Associate degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapy school with CRT-SDS or RRT-SDS credentials, or the RPSGT credential, along with two years of polysomnographic work experience. Candidates must maintain required credentials and possess skills necessary to treat patients across all age groups, including infants and pediatrics.
Job Summary Performs basic polysomnographic testing procedures as well as setting up and initiating sleep related therapies, to include home sleep testing, actigraphy and other remote study technology.
Testing modalities include but are not limited to: PSG's (polysomnograms), pneumocardiograms, MSLT (multiple sleep latency tests), MWT (multiple wakefulness tests), and home sleep testing.
This position acts independently to perform polysomnographic procedures in accordance with the physician's order and departmental policy.
Primarily responsible for the scoring of all sleep study procedures as well as any complimentary patient education.
Essential Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health.
Serve with compassion.
Be the difference.
Performs and scores sleep study procedures, to include home sleep testing, in accordance with physician's order, departmental policy and Medical Director's guidelines.
Troubleshoot and repairs equipment within realm of knowledge.
Communicates often with supervisor and manager regarding patient, equipment, and other issues.
Obtains all required patient information and consent prior to performing sleep studies.
Is responsible for documentation of patient education for home sleep studies.
Initiates, monitors and performs quality (artifact free) sleep studies.
Adheres to department time and attendance standards and infection control practices.
Clinical leader in areas assigned, assisting and educating respiratory therapists, technicians, and other personnel in understanding the treatment and care of patients.
Assists with employee education and orientation of new employees and serves as a preceptor for students.
Scores sleep studies in accordance with AASM Scoring Guidelines and meets average scoring volume requirements.
Meets Inter-scorer reliability goals established by the Medical Director.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.
Minimum Requirements Education - Associate degree in Graduate of a school for Respiratory Therapy approved by the American Medical Association or a successor accrediting authority possessing CRT-SDS OR RRT-SDS by NBRC OR possess RPSGT credential by BRPT.
Experience - Two (2) years polysomnographic work experience In Lieu Of In lieu of associate degree may consider ten (10) years of experience in sleep medicine and/or respiratory care.
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses RPSGT credentialed by BRPT and/or Respiratory Care Practitioner in state in which work is performed with CRT-SDS or RRT-SDS credentialed by the NBRC must be maintained.
IF employee is not a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in state in which work is performed, a current Exemption status to start PAP or oxygen must be obtained through the Board for Respiratory Care.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Skills necessary to treat patients of all ages to include infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Computer literate with complete working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Windows. Clinical skills required to perform the essential functions of the role Interpersonal skills. Mathematical skills Work Shift Night (United States of America) Location Greenville Memorial Med Campus Facility 1008 Greenville Memorial Hospital Department 10087148 Peds Sleep Disorders Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health. Prisma Health is the largest not-for-profit health organization in South Carolina, serving more than 1.2 million patients annually. Our 32,000 team members are dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of you and your family. Our promise is to: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
