Polysomnographer

Northern Light Health•Bangor, ME

About The Position

The Polysomnographic Technologist performs diagnostic and therapeutic sleep studies in accordance with physician orders, American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) standards, and organizational policies. The role includes patient assessment and preparation, monitoring and acquiring study data, troubleshooting equipment, scoring studies after credentialing, and educating patients about sleep disorders and prescribed therapies. The technologist works with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals to support accurate diagnosis and treatment and promote a positive patient experience. The position is full time at Northern Light Sleep Diagnostics, part of Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, in Bangor, Maine. It is listed at 36 hours per week. The role may require travel to perform duties and work beyond regularly scheduled hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Five years of clinical experience.
Three years of leadership experience.
Five years of relevant work experience.
Basic Life Support.
Blood pressure measurement and vital signs skills.
Experience with electronic medical record software.
Experience supporting hardware, including computers, laptops, network devices, and telephones.
Experience supporting software issues, including remote troubleshooting and installation assistance.
Typing speed of 60 or more words per minute; listed as a condition of employment.
Ability to use email and calendar applications, manage tasks and contacts, take notes, journal, and browse the web.
Ability to travel to perform job duties.
Ability to work with computers and perform typing, reading, or writing.
Ability to work beyond regularly scheduled hours.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for overnight, daytime, and home sleep studies.
Disinfect equipment between patient use.
Obtain and document patient medical histories and sleep-related symptoms.
Recognize and respond appropriately to patient emergencies.
Perform and monitor PSG, CPAP/BiPAP titration, split-night, MSLT, HST, and pediatric sleep studies for patients age 4 and older.
Apply EEG, EOG, EMG, ECG, respiratory, and pulse oximetry sensors according to AASM guidelines.
Troubleshoot equipment and signal quality during studies.
Monitor physiological data throughout testing and identify and document abnormal events.
Initiate CPAP/BiPAP therapy according to physician orders and protocol.
Score sleep studies according to AASM scoring guidelines after credentialing.
Obtain and maintain sleep-related certification and education.