Registered Polysomnographic Technologist

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Opportunities with Colonial Healthcare, part of the Optum family of businesses. Join our team and advance your career within a leading primary care and specialty medical practice that prides itself on family-focused, patient-centric care. With over 25 years of experience, offices across Sumter, Columbia, Camden, and Manning, SC, and a commitment to reducing wait times and integrating cutting-edge medical advancements, we offer a supportive environment where you can grow professionally. Our dedication to improving the quality of life for our patients through coordinated care and advanced diagnostic services is unwavering. Be part of a network that values Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Sleep Lab Supervisor/Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) is responsible for conducting sleep studies and providing comprehensive evaluations and treatment of sleep disorders including in-center polysomnography, home sleep apnea testing (HSAT), CPAP titration, and patient education. The RPSGT works under the general supervision of a licensed physician and/or the Sleep Center Manager to perform diagnostic and therapeutic polysomnographic procedures.

 

Location: Colonial Healthcare – Neurology, 385 W Wesmark Blvd, Sumter, SC 29150

Schedule: Night Shift on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesday 12-hour shifts

 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Pre-Study Preparation
  • Verify physician orders and patient history
  • Explain procedures and answer patient questions
  • Prepare and calibrate equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning
  • Apply electrodes and sensors according to AASM standards
• Data Acquisition
  • Perform sleep studies including polysomnography, MSLT (Multiple Sleep Latency Test), MWT (Maintenance of Wakefulness Test), and HSAT
  • Monitor study throughout the night, ensuring patient safety and data integrity
  • Recognize and respond appropriately to patient needs and equipment malfunctions
  • Document routine observations including sleep stages, clinical events, and significant physiological changes
• Scoring and Data Analysis
  • Score sleep studies in accordance with AASM scoring criteria and facility protocols
  • Generate detailed reports for physician interpretation
  • Maintain accurate patient records and data logs
• Therapeutic Interventions
  • Administer CPAP, BiPAP, ASV, and other modalities as ordered
  • Monitor and adjust therapeutic settings based on patient response and titration protocol
  • Educate patients on the proper use and maintenance of sleep equipment
• Compliance and Quality Assurance
  • Maintain compliance with all AASM, OSHA, HIPAA, and facility standards
  • Participate in quality assurance and improvement initiatives
  • Maintain RPSGT credential and complete required continuing education

 

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. 

 

Required Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) as a RPSGT
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Solid understanding of sleep physiology and pathophysiology
• Proficient in the use of sleep study equipment and scoring software (e.g., Alice, Natus, Embla)
• Proven excellent communication and patient care skills
• Proven solid attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
• Ability to work independently and make quick decisions in emergent situations

 

Preferred Qualification: 

• Associate’s degree in a health science field
• 1+ years of experience in a sleep lab setting

 

Working Conditions:

• Night shifts
• position may require standing, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds
• Exposure to bodily fluids and communicable diseases is possible

 

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