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Polysomnographic Technician-Advanced- Richland, Full-Time (Nights)

Prisma Health

Columbia, SC
8 days ago

Job Description

Join Prisma Health as an Advanced Polysomnographic Technician, where you'll conduct sleep studies and provide essential patient education. This full-time role requires a blend of technical skills and compassion, ensuring high-quality care for patients in need of sleep disorder treatments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform and score sleep study procedures in accordance with physician's orders
  • Troubleshoot and repair equipment as needed
  • Communicate with supervisor and manager regarding patient and equipment issues
  • Obtain patient information and consent prior to studies
  • Initiate and monitor quality sleep studies
  • Provide education to patients and new employees
  • Meet scoring volume requirements and inter-scorer reliability goals

Required Qualifications

  • Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field
  • 2 years of experience as a Polysomnographic Technologist
  • Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in South Carolina
  • CRT-SDS or RRT-SDS credentialed by NBRC or RPSGT credentialed by BRPT
  • Current membership with AARC or other professional membership
  • BLS certification

Preferred Qualifications

  • Skills to treat patients of all ages
  • Computer literacy with Microsoft Office
  • Above average clinical and interpersonal skills