Polysomnographic Technologist

Prime Healthcare•Kansas City, MO

21d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Polysomnographic Technologist, also referred to as a Sleep Technologist or Polysomnographer for our Sleep Laboratory in our hospital. A Sleep Technologist plays an important role in diagnosing and treating sleep disorders within our hospital. A Polysomnographic Tech’s primary responsibility is to perform polysomnography, a type of sleep study that monitors various physiological parameters to assess sleep patterns, identify abnormalities, and support the diagnosis of sleep-related issues. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Certified Polysomnographic Technologist or Respiratory Therapist required
Current BCLS (AHA) Certificate upon hire and maintain current

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited polysomnography program or respiratory therapy program preferred
Eligible for registry through the BRPT preferred
Minimum of 1 year technical experience working in a sleep lab/center preferred
Experience scoring sleep studies preferred

Responsibilities

Obtain the patient’s medical history, especially regarding sleep habits, disorders, and current medications that might influence sleep patterns
Perform overnight sleep studies by attaching sensors to patients and monitoring various physiological indicators during sleep, you may track brain activity (EEG), eye movements (EOG), heart rate (ECG), muscle activity (EMG), breathing patterns, oxygen levels and body movements
Prepare patients for sleep studies by explaining procedures, attaching sensors, and creat a comfortable environment for sleep, ensure that patients understand the process, helping reduce anxiety and discomfort
Use advanced equipment to collect data, which helps identify disruptions in sleep, such as apnea (breathing interruptions), periodic limb movements, or other abnormalities
Use specialized software to "score" different stages of sleep, including REM (rapid eye movement) and NREM (non-rapid eye movement), based on recorded data
Identify irregularities, such as obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, restless legs syndrome, or narcolepsy, which can then be reviewed by a sleep specialist for diagnosis
May administer CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) or BiPAP (Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure) during the study to determine effective pressure settings for patients who may need therapy