Sleep Lab Tech

About the Role

Aiken Regional Medical Centers, a 273-bed acute care facility in Aiken, South Carolina, provides top-quality and safe healthcare to the community. The Sleep Lab Tech performs comprehensive sleep testing and analysis, along with associated interventions, under the general supervision of the Medical Director and/or Cardiopulmonary Supervisor. This role involves compiling data into reports for physician review.

Responsibilities

• Accurately apply appropriate sensors and monitoring devices to patients according to laboratory standards.
• Ensure electrode impedances meet laboratory standards.
• Write a comprehensive patient history, gathering information from the patient, patient’s record, and family members regarding sleep disturbances.
• Explain test procedures to patients and family members.
• Perform polysomnograms (PSG) according to laboratory standards, including PSG with and without CPAP or BiPAP, multiple sleep latency tests, and split-night PSG.
• Determine and initiate appropriate treatment modalities/interventions per physician order or protocol.
• Recognize, document, eliminate, or monitor artifacts (patient or environmental).
• Facilitate high-quality recording while supporting routine and emergency patient needs.
• Observe, monitor, and document pertinent data in the patient’s medical record before, during, and after polysomnogram procedures.
• Identify normal and abnormal wake-sleep patterns and clinical events.
• Tabulate and analyze wake-sleep clinical event data.
• Generate an analysis summary to accurately reflect recorded and scored data.
• Assist the Cardiopulmonary Services Director in developing and reviewing policies, procedures, and protocols for the Sleep Laboratory.
• Provide public awareness education and share knowledge with associates.
• Maintain current knowledge and competence through educational activities.
• Apply knowledge of basic infection control standards for patients and equipment, including electrodes.
• Keep equipment clean, calibrated, and in proper working order; troubleshoot and report issues promptly.
• Demonstrate positive interpersonal skills with patients, families, lab staff, and healthcare team members.
• Consult with healthcare providers in a timely manner and suggest appropriate referrals for continuity of care.
• Apply working knowledge of techniques and treatment modalities for patients of varying ages (adolescent through geriatric).
• Provide effective education to patients and their families.

Requirements

• High school graduate.
• Successful completion of an AMA-approved school for Respiratory Care, EEG, or related health sciences program with an emphasis in sleep technology.
• Minimum of 6 months of experience performing sleep studies and CPAP/BiPAP titration preferred.
• Non-respiratory care practitioners must show successful completion of A-STEP.
• Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP) must hold a current South Carolina Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
• RPSGT, CPSGT, or SDS credential preferred within 2 years of hire.
• BLS certification by the American Heart Association (AHA) required.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonuses for select positions.
• Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• Tuition and certification reimbursement after 6 months.
• Employee Recognition program (Culture of Excellence).
• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Clinical Nursing Ladder opportunities.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing program.
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries.

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