MUSCP - Part Time Sleep Technologist III - Psychiatry Sleep Mood Anxiety Research Treatment SMART Division

Job Description Summary

The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences Sleep Mood Anxiety Research & Treatment (SMART) Division is seeking a part time Sleep Technologist III. Performs Noctural Polysomnograms Multiple Sleep Latency studies and CPAP titrations through the use of specialized equipment on customers ranging in age from infant to the aged. Assumes responsibility and accountability for patients in the department and provides care to these patients through assessment observation and documentation. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described within. Work is primarily independent.

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker SubType

Regular

Cost Center

CC001053 COM PSYCH Sleep Anxiety CC

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health27

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

FLSA: Hourly

Schedule: 12 hours per week; Rotating shifts; Eligible to work overtime and nights if needed.

Patient Population Age Range: 0Death

Required Minimum Training Education and Skills: High school diploma/GED required. Previous Polysomnogram experience is required. Must possess communication/writing/interpersonal skills.

Degree of Supervision: Minimal Supervision.

Required Licensure Certifications Registrations: Current BLS or obtained during introductory period. Must be enrolled in ASTEP program with completion and successful registry completed in twelve months.

Preferred Training and Education: Bachelors Degree or equivalent and 46 years of prior work experience.

Job Duties:

• 25 Performs Noctural Polysomnograms Multiple Sleep Latency studies and CPAP titrations through the use of specialized equipment on customers ranging in age from infant to the aged
• 25 Assumes responsibility and accountability for patients in the department and provides care to these patients through assessment observation and documentation
• 25 Performs other related duties incidental to the work described within
• 25 Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions

Physical Requirements:Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to bend t. (Frequent) Ability to twist t. (Frequent) Ability to kneel. (Infrequent) Ability to climb ladders. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both hands. (Continuous) Must possess good grip strength. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to lift/lower and carry up to 35 lbs. unassisted. (Continuous) Ability to lift/lower and carry objects to 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift /lower objects 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36 inches to overhead up to 25 lbs. (Frequent) Ability to lift from 36 inches to overhead 50 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to push and pull wheeled carts/trucks that weigh up to and in excess of 200lbs to various locations in the hospital. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors under all weather and temperature conditions. (Infrequent) Must possess good olfactory senses. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity with correction. (Continuous) Ability to work in confined close quarters. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to work in confined cramped quarters. (Infrequent) Ability to perform pinching operations. (Frequent) Ability to match and discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to work in a latex free environment. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts/weekends. (Frequent) May be required to obtain and maintain forklift operator certification. (Infrequent) May be required to operate recycling packer. (Infrequent) Ability to use hand/pallet jacks. (Frequent) May be required to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license. (Infrequent).

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or GED and a minimum of 6 years of experience working with sleep patients. State Licensure and/or professional certification requirements may be required depending on the position. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals you will enjoy your career with us!

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.

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