Polysomnographic Technician

AtlantiCare•Galloway Township, NJ

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Polysomnographic Technologist performs comprehensive polysomnographic testing and analysis, and associated interventions under the direct supervision of a Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) and/or the clinical director (MD, PhD, and DO). The Polysomnographic Technician will collect, analyze and integrate patient information in order to identify and meet the patient-specific needs (physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history), and to determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols. The technician will prepare and calibrate equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments if necessary. They will apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards. The technician will perform appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and make adjustments if necessary and positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting. The technician implement appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as continuous and bi-level positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc.). The Polysomnographic Technician follow procedural protocols to ensure collection of appropriate data and follow "lights out" and "lights on" procedures. They will also complete polysomnographic record scoring and data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality. The Sleep Technologist must demonstrate proficiency in scoring and staging sleep studies in accordance with the latest AASM (American Academy of Sleep Medicine) guidelines. This includes but not limited to accurate identification and documentation of sleep stages (N1, N2, N3, REM), arousals, respiratory events (apneas, hypopneas, RERAs), limb movements, and cardiac events. The technologist must consistently maintain a high level of scoring accuracy and consistency, contributing to reliable diagnostic outcomes and compliance with Interscorer Reliability Testing. The technologist must demonstrate proficiency with various sleep study software platforms and ensure timely and consistent scoring for physician review. Ongoing knowledge of guideline updates and commitment to continued education in sleep scoring is expected. The technician will comply with BRPT standards of conduct.

Requirements

Successful completion of an accredited educational program leading to an associate degree with an emphasis in polysomnography OR successful completion of a polysomnography program of no less than one-year duration associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility or equivalent experience and documented proficiency at all competencies required of a Polysomnographic Technician.
Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
License by Board of Polysomnography (NJ).

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive polysomnographic testing and analysis, and associated interventions.
Collect, analyze and integrate patient information to identify and meet patient-specific needs.
Determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols.
Prepare and calibrate equipment required for testing.
Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards.
Perform appropriate physiologic calibrations and make adjustments if necessary.
Perform positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting.
Implement appropriate interventions for patient safety and therapeutic intervention.
Follow procedural protocols to ensure collection of appropriate data.
Follow "lights out" and "lights on" procedures.
Complete polysomnographic record scoring and data acquisition.
Monitor study-tracing quality.
Score and stage sleep studies in accordance with the latest AASM guidelines.
Accurately identify and document sleep stages, arousals, respiratory events, limb movements, and cardiac events.
Maintain a high level of scoring accuracy and consistency.
Ensure timely and consistent scoring for physician review.
Comply with BRPT standards of conduct.