The Polysomnographic Tech Assistant performs basic sleep study procedures including polysomnograms and multiple sleep latency tests under the supervision of licensed respiratory care practitioners. They ensure compliance with physician orders and departmental policies while adhering to infection control and attendance standards. This role requires clinical experience, basic computer skills, and certification in BLS to support sleep disorder diagnostics and therapies.
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Job Summary
Role allows for team members with prior clinical experience to develop competency in and perform basic polysomnographic testing procedures as well as setting up and initiating all sleep related therapies. Testing modalities include but are not limited to PSG's (polysomnograms), pneumocardiograms, MSLT (multiple sleep latency tests), and MWT (multiple wakefulness tests). Works under direct supervision of a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in South Carolina and CRT or RRT credentialed by NBRC or credentialed by BRPT with RPSGT to perform polysomnographic procedures in accordance with the physician's order and departmental policy.Essential Functions
All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Performs sleep studies in accordance with physician's order, departmental policy and Medical Director's guidelines.
Participates in training program as established by the organization.
Adheres to department time and attendance standards.
Adheres to infection control practices.
Performs other duties as needed.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.
Minimum Requirements
Education - High School diploma or equivalent
Experience - Six (6) months direct patient care experience
In Lieu Of
One (1) year of postsecondary education may be considered in lieu of requirements above.
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
BLS
LLR Temporary exemption
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must be computer literate with complete working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Windows. Above average clinical and interpersonal skills.
Basic computer skills with proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Data entry skills
Mathematical skills
Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)
Work Shift
Night (United States of America)Location
RichlandFacility
1510 Richland HospitalDepartment
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Polysomnographic Tech, Sleep Studies, Polysomnogram, MSLT, MWT, Sleep Disorder Center, Respiratory Care, BLS Certified, Clinical Testing, Patient Care
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