Job Details

*Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.*
*Job Summary*
Performs basic polysomnographic testing procedures as well as setting up and initiating sleep related therapies, to include home sleep testing, actigraphy and other remote study technology. Testing modalities include but are not limited to: PSG's (polysomnograms), pneumocardiograms, MSLT (multiple sleep latency tests), MWT (multiple wakefulness tests), and home sleep testing. This position acts independently to perform polysomnographic procedures in accordance with the physician's order and departmental policy. Primarily responsible for the scoring of all sleep study procedures as well as any complimentary patient education.*Essential Functions*
* All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
* Performs and scores sleep study procedures, to include home sleep testing, in accordance with physician's order, departmental policy and Medical Director's guidelines.
* Troubleshoot and repairs equipment within realm of knowledge.
* Communicates often with supervisor and manager regarding patient, equipment, and other issues.
* Obtains all required patient information and consent prior to performing sleep studies. Is responsible for documentation of patient education for home sleep studies.
* Initiates, monitors and performs quality (artifact free) sleep studies.
* Adheres to department time and attendance standards and infection control practices.
* Clinical leader in areas assigned, assisting and educating respiratory therapists, technicians, and other personnel in understanding the treatment and care of patients. Assists with employee education and orientation of new employees and serves as a preceptor for students.
* Scores sleep studies in accordance with AASM Scoring Guidelines and meets average scoring volume requirements.
* Meets Inter-scorer reliability goals established by the Medical Director.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
*Supervisory/Management Responsibilities*
* This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.
*Minimum Requirements*
* Education - Associate degree in Graduate of a school for Respiratory Therapy approved by the American Medical Association or a successor accrediting authority possessing CRT-SDS OR RRT-SDS by NBRC OR possess RPSGT credential by BRPT.
* Experience - Two (2) years polysomnographic work experience
*In Lieu Of *
* In lieu of associate degree may consider ten (10) years of experience in sleep medicine and/or respiratory care. ​
*Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses*
* RPSGT credentialed by BRPT and/or Respiratory Care Practitioner in state in which work is performed with CRT-SDS or RRT-SDS credentialed by the NBRC must be maintained. IF employee is not a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in state in which work is performed, a current Exemption status to start PAP or oxygen must be obtained through the Board for Respiratory Care.
* BLS
*Knowledge, Skills and Abilities*
* Skills necessary to treat patients of all ages to include infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
* Computer literate with complete working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Windows.
* Clinical skills required to perform the essential functions of the role
* Interpersonal skills.
* Knowledge of Office equipment (fax/copier)
* Mathematical skills
*Work Shift*
Night (United States of America)*Location*
Verdae Practices*Facility*
1008 Greenville Memorial Hospital*Department*
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*Welcome to Prisma Health Allied Health Division*

Prisma Health is committed to providing new team member with a solid foundation to launch their career with us. Our program combines quality classes, core curriculum, simulation, one-on-one skills validation, hands-on application with preceptors and professional development. Our multidisciplinary clinical education model is one of the first in the country to unify education across different disciplines creating consistency in training for all team members.
*Program Structure*
Prisma Health innovates an organized, comprehensive, and robust approach to clinical education. Our structured orientation plan with guided education, computer-based training content and precepted time with experienced team members within the same discipline creates a foundation for success. We will provide opportunities of clinical and continuing professional development along with reflective practice sessions to aid in the development of self-care and resilience. Team members will have access to simulation and skill lab experience using current professional curriculum, standards, and evidence-based guidelines
*Who leads the Allied Health Program?*
Each service line is led by clinical educators with a vast range of experience and expertise in your chosen specialty. All our clinical educators who serve in our programs have a love and a desire to teach. Our educators are integrated into all aspects of the Allied Health. Our programs include Pharmacy, Respiratory, Lab, Therapies, Radiology, Surg techs, and Mobile medicine (EMT).