Find your niche at South Carolina´s largest healthcare employer. Whether your career needs are schedule flexibility, benefits, training, or professional advancement, Palmetto Health is standing by to help find the job that´s perfect for you.
Palmetto Health received national recognition this year when it was named one of the top 100 places to work in health care for the second year in a row. Additionally, the American College of Surgeons National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) awarded Palmetto Health Breast Center full accreditation. It is the only facility in South Carolina and one of 70 in the entire country to receive this status.The Polysomnographic Therapist in the Sleep Lab of PHR performs basic polysomnographic testing procedures as well as setting up and initiating all sleep related therapies. Testing modalities include but are not limited to: PSGs (polysomnograms), Pneumocardiograms, MSLT (multiple sleep Latency tests), and MWT (multiple wakefulness tests). This position is also responsible for the scoring of sleep studies. May function in lieu of the supervisor. This position acts independently to perform polysomnographic procedures in accordance with the physicians order and departmental policy.Key Responsibilities:* Performs and scores studies in accordance with physicians order and departmental guidelines.* Troubleshoots and repairs equipment within realm of knowledge.* Communicates often with the lead therapist and manager regarding patient, equipment and other issues.* Obtains all required patient information and consent prior to performing sleep studies.* Serves as a preceptor for students.* Initiates, monitors and performs quality (artifact free) sleep studies.* Adheres to department time and attendance standards.* Adheres to infection control practices.* Assists with employee education and orientation of new employees.* Clinical leader in areas assigned, assisting and educating respiratory therapists, technicians, and other personnel in understanding the treatment and care of patients.Requirements:Education: Graduate of an AMA approved school for Respiratory Therapy, Associate degree or equivalent.Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience as a Respiratory Therapist and a Polsomnographic Technician.Licensure, Registry or Certification Required: Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in SC, and RRT by the NBRC. Must either be a Registered Polysomnographic Technician by the BRPT, or be RRT-SDS by the NBRC. BLS required.Special Training: Must possess skills necessary to treat patients of all ages to include infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient. Must be computer literate with complete working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Windows. Above average clinical and interpersonal skills.At Palmetto Health we believe everyone should love the job they´re in. That is why our first job is listening, to find out what our employees want and need, for both now and in the future. We value their time and talents. And as South Carolina´s largest healthcare organization, we´re able to show our appreciation in big ways, through flexible scheduling, generous benefits, and unlimited opportunities for their personal and professional growth.We have three hospitals in two locations. Palmetto Health Baptist and Palmetto Health Richland are located in the capital city of Columbia, one of CNN Money Magazines Most Affordable U.S. Markets. If you are considering relocating, Famously Hot Columbia, SC is ready to welcome you with our southern hospitality. Columbia´s cool factor is undeniable. This sultry southern city heats up year-round as a home base for historic exploration, the arts and family fun. Our historic state capital simmers with cool river-edged scenery, open-air restaurants, live music and sports. Columbia´s affordable cost of living and attractions like our world-class zoo, the Southeast´s largest children´s museum and museums of art and history make it an ideal place to call home. Find out why Columbia is the new southern hotspot at www.columbiacvb.com Our third hospital is located in the upstate town of Easley, where you will be just a short drive from the breathtaking Blue Ride Mountains and smooth Carolina beaches. This beautiful southern city is rich in Native American history and boasts some of the state´s most beautiful natural treasures, including the cascading wonder of Twin Falls, breathtaking vistas of Table Rock and the boaters delight, Lake Keowee.Palmetto Health offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits and a rewarding work environment. EOE.Search all of our open positions and apply online at palmettohealth.org