Polysomnographic Technician

SUNY Upstate Medical University • Syracuse, NY

108d

About The Position

The Polysomnographic Technician conducts nocturnal and diurnal sleep testing in the Sleep Center to include monitoring, of EKG, EOG, ECG, EMG, nasal/oral ventilations, chest and abdominal excursions, blood oximetry, leg and body movements and other special procedures. The position also assists in scoring sleep stages, apneas, movements and interpreting Polysomnographic recordings. Willingly performs other duties as requested.

Requirements

• Associates in Respiratory Therapy.
• NYS license/registration as a Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Therapy Technician or Sleep Technologist.
• CPR-BLS Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Post Associates degree clinical acute care experience.
• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or Sleep Disorders Specialty (SDS).

Responsibilities

• Conduct nocturnal and diurnal sleep testing in the Sleep Center.
• Monitor EKG, EOG, ECG, EMG, nasal/oral ventilations, chest and abdominal excursions, blood oximetry, leg and body movements.
• Assist in scoring sleep stages, apneas, movements.
• Interpret Polysomnographic recordings.
• Perform other duties as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree