Polysomnographic Sleep Trainee

4 days ago

Camden, New Jersey, United States Medical University of South Carolina Full time

Job Summary:

The Polysomnographic Sleep Trainee will develop competency in and perform basic sleep testing procedures and associated interventions under the direct supervision of a sleep technician or a sleep technologist.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop skills in collecting, analyzing, and integrating patient information to identify and meet patient-specific needs.
  • Determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols.
  • Review pertinent information from the patient's history and verify the medical order.
  • Follow sleep center protocols related to the sleep study.
  • Verify patient identification, collect documents, and obtain consent for the study.
  • Explain the procedure and orient the patient for in-center or home sleep apnea testing (HSAT).
  • Provide age-appropriate patient education.
  • Select appropriate equipment and calibrate for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments as necessary.
  • Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards.
  • Perform routine positive airway pressure (PAP) interface fitting and desensitization.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED, plus six months of direct patient care experience or one year of postsecondary education or current enrollment in an accredited educational program leading to a certificate or associate degree with an emphasis in sleep technology.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements:

The employee may be exposed to chemical vapors such as cleaning and disinfecting solutions. There may also be skin contact with these substances. The employee may also be exposed to infectious agents including blood-borne pathogens.

Additional Requirements:

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations.

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