Job Information
Roper St. Francis Polysomnogropher - Sleep Lab - Roper Hospital in Charleston, South Carolina
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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
Work Shift:
Nights (United States of America)
Schedule: Monday-Friday - Nights; 36hr per week
Job Summary :
The Polysomnographer shall provide testing, treatment and follow-up for all populations of inpatients and outpatients suspected to have a sleep/wake disorder. Established guidelines for testing and treatment will be determined by the AASM, departmental protocol and licensing agencies. Routine duties will include 15 channel nocturnal polysomnogram recording, CPAP/BiPAP titration, multiple sleep latency tests, ambulatory screening and test scoring. Other duties will include but are not limited to cardiopulmonary resuscitation, patient/family education, equipment disinfection and treatment follow-up. All treatment and diagnostic modalities are tailored to meet the needs of the population served.
Minimum Qualifications :
Education: High School Diploma. Associates degree in Polysomnography or Respiratory Care strongly preferred.
Experience: 1 year experience in polysomnography required.
Licensure/Certification: Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.
RPSGT through the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists, Must have verification of “Exemption for Ventilation by Non-Respiratory Care Practitioners” through the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.
Primary Source Verification (if applicable): BRPT website
https://www.brpt.org/cvweb_brpt/cgi-bin/utilities.dll/OpenPage?wrp=public_memberSearch.htm
Exemption for Ventilation: LLR on Medical Board
Knowledge/Skills:
Demonstrates a high level of knowledge in sleep physiology. Demonstrates a high level of understanding of the theory of operation of all sleep testing equipment. Maintains competency in the clinical application of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures outlined in the departmental scope of services. Demonstrates knowledge of the characteristics and needs of the different age groups throughout the age continuum from 5 years to geriatrics. Effectively communicates verbally and over the telephone with co-workers, physicians, nurses, patient, patient family members and the public. Demonstrates understanding and clinical application of infection control techniques and equipment cleaning and disinfection.
Other: Demonstrate ability to effectively use departmental computer for order entry and patient charges.
Contacts : The Polysomnographer is in daily contact with patients, family members, fellow therapists, physicians, nurses, support staff, other allied health workers and outside vendors.
Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.
Department:
Sleep Lab - Roper Hospital
It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@RSFH.com .