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Sleep Lab Supervisor, RPSGT

Optum, Sumter, South Carolina, United States, 29153

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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

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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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