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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, MWT, 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 an 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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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, MWT, 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 an 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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