Polysomnographic Technologist - PRN, Nights

About the Role

Performs 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), MSLT (multiple sleep latency tests), and MWT (multiple wakefulness tests). Responsible for the pre-scoring of sleep studies. Acts independently to perform polysomnographic procedures in accordance with the physician's order and departmental policy.

Responsibilities

• Performs sleep studies in accordance with physician's order, departmental policy, and Medical Director's guidelines.
• Troubleshoots and repairs equipment within realm of knowledge.
• Initiates, monitors, and performs quality (artifact-free) sleep studies.
• Communicates often regarding patient, equipment, and other issues.
• Obtains all required patient information and consent prior to performing sleep studies.
• Serves as a preceptor for students.
• Adheres to department time and attendance standards.
• Adheres to infection control practices.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Graduate of a school for Respiratory Therapy approved by the American Medical Association or a successor accrediting authority possessing CRT or RRT credential by NBRC OR possess RPSGT credential by BRPT OR (for team members performing work in Tennessee only) Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited sleep program and/or possess RPSGT credential by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT).
• For team members performing work in South Carolina only: Exemption status to start PAP or oxygen must be obtained through the SC Board for Respiratory Care if employee is not a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in SC.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state in which work is performed and CRT or RRT credentialed by NBRC; OR credentialed by BRPT with RPSGT. NBRC and/or BRPT credentials must be maintained.
• Respiratory Therapists hired prior to June 2019 may be a Certified Respiratory Therapist. Certified Respiratory Therapists hired from June 2019 on must pass a sleep credential examination (RPSGT, CRT-SDS, RRT-SDS, or RST) within 24 months from the date of hire with Prisma Health. If the Certified Respiratory Therapist does not obtain a sleep credential during the first 24 months of employment, they will be terminated from Prisma Health.
• For team members performing work in Tennessee only: Licensed Polysomnographic Technologist in the state of Tennessee. Registered through the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT).

Skills

• Skills necessary to treat adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Computer literate with complete working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Windows, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and data entry skills.
• Mathematical skills.

Schedule

Night shift.

Location

Richland Hospital, Sleep Disorder Center.