TECH - SLEEP LAB/POLYS (REG)

Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing top-quality and safe healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities since 1917. The hospital has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the American Heart Association for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure, stroke, and coronary artery disease. Aiken Regional offers comprehensive healthcare services including behavioral health, emergency medical care, orthopedic surgeries, maternity, rehabilitation, imaging, and wound care.

About the role

As a Sleep Lab Tech, you will perform comprehensive sleep testing and analysis, along with associated interventions under the general supervision of the Medical Director and/or Cardiopulmonary Supervisor or designee. You will compile data into reports for physician review.

Responsibilities

• Accurately apply appropriate sensors and monitoring devices to the patient according to laboratory standards.
• Ensure electrode impedances meet laboratory standards.
• Write a comprehensive patient history, gathering appropriate information from the patient, patient’s record, and family members regarding sleep disturbances.
• Explain test procedure(s) to the patient and family members present.
• Perform polysomnograms (PSG) according to laboratory standards, including PSG with and without continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or bi-directional positive airway pressure (BiPAP), multiple sleep latency test, and split-night PSG.
• Determine and initiate appropriate treatment modalities/interventions per physician order/protocol.
• Recognize artifact (patient or environmental), document, eliminate, or take proper measures to monitor the artifact.
• Facilitate high-quality recording while supporting routine and emergency patient needs.
• Observe, monitor, and document all pertinent data on the patient’s medical record before, during, and after the polysomnogram procedure according to laboratory standards.
• Identify normal/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 the development and ongoing review of policies, procedures, and protocols for the Sleep Laboratory.
• Assist in providing public awareness education.
• Share knowledge, skills, and contributions willingly with associates.
• Maintain current knowledge and competence through educational activities.
• Seek clinical/technical experience relevant to role responsibilities.
• Apply knowledge of basic infection control standards relating to patients and equipment, including electrodes.
• Keep equipment clean and in proper working order, including appropriate calibrations and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrate positive interpersonal skills with patients, patient families, lab staff, and other healthcare team members.
• Consult with various healthcare providers in a timely manner and suggest appropriate referrals to ensure continuity of care.
• Apply working knowledge of techniques and treatment modalities for patients of varying ages from 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 experience performing sleep studies and CPAP/BiPAP titration preferred.

Qualifications

• 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 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/Certification reimbursement after 6 months.
• Culture of Excellence – Employee Recognition program.
• 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.

More information is available on the UHS Benefits Guest Website.