Polysomnographic Technologist

McLaren Health Care • Michigan, ND

33d

About The Position

Working under the supervision of a polysomnographic technologist, performs overnight patient testing, scoring, and BIPAP/CPAP administration procedures.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in or have completed training in polysomnography in a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) program with the polysomnography option. OR must be enrolled in or have completed the A-STEP Online Self Study Modules.
• Must obtain a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT), Registered Sleep Technologist (RST), or Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS) credential within six months of hire through one of the following: o American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM) o National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) o Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) o Another organization that offers an equivalent examination accepted by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).
• Once registered, must maintain RPSGT, RST, SDS credentials.
• BLS certification OR registered respiratory therapist and an active state respiratory therapist license with Sleep Disorders Specialty (RRT-SDS, CRT-SDS) and maintain license/registration.

Responsibilities

• Reviews the patient's history and verifies the medical order.
• Identifies recording artifact and corrects problems with recording.
• Assists with scoring and analyzing sleep studies.
• Performs therapeutic treatments and interventions under supervision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees