Sleep Lab Tech

Responsibilities

Sleep Lab Tech PRN

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. Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the American Heart Association for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and Stroke, and most recently, coronary artery disease.

Additionally, Aiken Regional provides comprehensive healthcare services such as behavioral health (Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health), emergency medical care (main hospital and ER at Sweetwater), orthopedic surgeries, maternity, rehabilitation services(Hitchcock Rehabilitation Services), imaging, and wound care.

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Sleep Lab Tech performs comprehensive sleep testing and analysis, and associated interventions under the general supervision of the Medical Director and/or Cardiopulmonary Supervisor or designee. Compiles data into a report for physician review.

Duties

• Accurately applies appropriate sensors and monitoring devices to the patient according to laboratory standards. Ensures that electrode impedances meet laboratory standards.
• Writes a comprehensive patient history gathering appropriate information from patient, patient’s record and family members to include any sleep disturbances. Explains test procedure(s) to patient and family members present.
• Performs polysomnograms according to standards of the laboratory: PSG with and without continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or bi-directional positive airway pressure (BiPAP), multiple sleep latency test, split-night PSG.
• "Determines and initiates appropriate treatment modalities/interventions per physician order/protocol.
• Recognizes artifact (patient or environmental). Documents, eliminates or takes proper measures to monitor the artifact.
• Facilitates high quality recording while supporting routine and emergency patient needs.
• Observes, monitors and documents all pertinent data on the patient’s medical record before, during and again after polysomnogram procedure according to laboratory standards.
• Identifies normal/abnormal wake-sleep patterns. Identifies normal/abnormal wake-sleep clinical events.
• Tabulates and analyzes the wake-sleep clinical event data.Generates an analysis summary to accurately reflect recorded and scored data.
• "Assists Cardiopulmonary Services Director in the development and on-going review of policies, procedures and protocols for the Sleep Laboratory.
• Assists in the provision of public awareness education. Shares knowledge, skills and contributions willingly with associates.
• Assures current knowledge and competence through educational activities. Seeks clinical/technical experience relevant to role responsibilities.
• Knowledge of basic infection control standards relating to patient and equipment including electrodes.
• Keeps equipment clean and in proper working order. Knowledge of appropriate calibrations and how to make adjustments. Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and correct them or report to BioMed promptly.
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills with patients, patient families, lab staff and other members of the healthcare team.
• Consults with various health care providers in a timely manner. Suggest appropriate referrals to assure continuity of care and timely interventions.
• Working knowledge of the differences in techniques and treatment modalities performed on patients of varying ages from adolescent thru geriatric.
• Provides effective education to patients and their family.

Benefit Highlights

• Sign On Bonuses for select positions
• Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Competitive Compensation & 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 our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Requirements

Education 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.

Work experience requirements: A minimum of 6 months experience performing sleep studies and CPAP/BiPAP titration preferred.

Required licenses/ certifications/courses

Non-respiratory care practitioners must show successful completion of A-STEP. RCP must hold current S.C. Respiratory Care Practitioner License. All others must complete A-Step program. RPSGT, CPSGT, or SDS credential preferred within 2 years of hire. BLS certification by the AHA required.

EEO Statement

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