Polysomnography Assistant

Job Description Summary

The polysomnographic assistant performs overnight sleep testing under the supervision of a Registered Polysomnographic Sleep Technologist. This role involves conducting diagnostic and supportive procedures within the Sleep Lab for patients across various age groups, from neonates to adults, and their families.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC005005 MCP - Beaufort MUSC Sleep Medicine

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-21

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities:

• Acquire proficiency in demonstrating behaviors that align with organization-wide core competencies.
• Develop understanding and skills in addressing the developmental needs of patients and their families during testing procedures.
• Under the supervision of a Polysomnographic Technologist, safely conduct diagnostic sleep tests like PSG, PAP Titration, and related assessments.
• Analyze and document pertinent data, maintain patient records, and relay findings to physicians.
• Clean and set up sleep lab equipment per protocol, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
• Learn troubleshooting skills to identify issues related to patient conditions and testing procedures, suggesting adjustments and consulting with physicians.
• Collaborate efficiently with the healthcare team, aid in inventory management, and adhere to budget constraints.
• Learn to recognize artifact, inadequate signals, and equipment malfunctions.
• Develop proficiency in scoring sleep/wake stages, clinical event scoring, and generating precise reports.
• Stay abreast of Polysomnographic trends and engage in professional associations.
• Uphold compliance requirements and MUSC's objectives.
• Demonstrate adaptability and flexibility in managing emergencies, varying workloads, staffing shortages, and unforeseen events.
• Attend educational sessions, interdisciplinary meetings, and ensure accurate billing for sleep lab services.
• Fulfill any other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current Basic Life Support certification.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and communicate well with team members and patients.
• Flexibility in working hours to accommodate patient and departmental needs.
• Physical ability to monitor patients for extended periods, lift equipment and patients.

Working Environment:

The role entails providing services in an environment where potential exposure or injury risks from various sources, including communicable diseases and hazardous materials, are present.

Additional Job Description

High school diploma or GED plus current enrollment in an accredited educational program such as the AASM A-STEP introductory program, leading to becoming a certified or registered polysomnographic sleep technologist. State licensure and/or professional certification requirement/s dependent on position. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

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