<p>Job Description Summary</p> <p>The polysomnographic assistant performs overnight sleep testing under the supervision of a Registered Polysomnographic Sleep Technologist. This role involves conducting diagnostic and supportive procedures within the Sleep Lab for patients across various age groups, from neonates to adults, and their families.</p> <p>Entity</p> <p>MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)</p> <p>Worker Type</p> <p>Employee</p> <p>Worker Sub-Type</p> <p>Regular</p> <p>Cost Center</p> <p>CC005367 MCP - Bluffton Sleep Center</p> <p>Pay Rate Type</p> <p>Hourly</p> <p>Pay Grade</p> <p>Health-21</p> <p>Scheduled Weekly Hours</p> <p>40</p> <p>Work Shift</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>Primary Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Acquire proficiency in demonstrating behaviors that align with organization-wide core competencies. </li><li>Develop understanding and skills in addressing the developmental needs of patients and their families during testing procedures. </li><li>Under the supervision of a Polysomnographic Technologist, safely conduct diagnostic sleep tests like PSG, PAP Titration, and related assessments. </li><li>Analyze and document pertinent data, maintain patient records, and relay findings to physicians. </li><li>Clean and set up sleep lab equipment per protocol, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. </li><li>Learn troubleshooting skills to identify issues related to patient conditions and testing procedures, suggesting adjustments and consulting with physicians. </li><li>Collaborate efficiently with the healthcare team, aid in inventory management, and adhere to budget constraints. </li><li>Learn to recognize artifact, inadequate signals, and equipment malfunctions. </li><li>Develop proficiency in scoring sleep/wake stages, clinical event scoring, and generating precise reports. </li><li>Stay abreast of Polysomnographic trends and engage in professional associations. </li><li>Uphold compliance requirements and MUSC's objectives. </li><li>Demonstrate adaptability and flexibility in managing emergencies, varying workloads, staffing shortages, and unforeseen events. </li><li>Attend educational sessions, interdisciplinary meetings, and ensure accurate billing for sleep lab services. </li><li>Fulfill any other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Current Basic Life Support certification. </li><li>Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and communicate well with team members and patients. </li><li>Flexibility in working hours to accommodate patient and departmental needs. </li><li>Physical ability to monitor patients for extended periods, lift equipment and patients. </li></ul> <p>Working Environment:</p> <p>The role entails providing services in an environment where potential exposure or injury risks from various sources, including communicable diseases and hazardous materials, are present.</p> <p>Additional Job Description</p> <p>Benefits:</p> <ul> <li>Health, dental, vision, and life insurance </li><li>Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan </li><li>Paid time off and extended sick leave </li><li>Paid Parental Leave </li><li>Disability insurance plan options </li><li>Continuous professional and clinical training </li><li>Competitive pay </li><li>Annual Merit Increase </li><li>Wellbeing resources </li><li>Tuition Reimbursement </li><li>Employee perks and discounts </li><li>Employee referral program </li><li>Flexible schedule options </li><li>Certification incentive program </li></ul> <p>Physical Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Ability to perform job functions while standing and sitting. Ability to perform job functions while walking and climb stairs. Ability to work from elevated areas. Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. Ability to bend and twist at the waist. Ability to squat and perform job functions. Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. Ability to reach overhead. Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. Ability to reach in all directions. Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force are needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force are required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. Ability to match or discriminate between colors. Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. Ability to work rotating shifts. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to work in a latex safe environment. Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. <em></em>Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. <em></em>Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. </li></ul> <p>If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!</p> <p>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. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.</p> <p>Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. 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