Polysomnography Technologist-Adults PRN

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide clinical assessment, physiological monitoring, and testing to assist with the diagnosis, management, and prevention of sleep-related disorders. This role utilizes various diagnostic and therapeutic tools to provide care to patients of all ages. Tools and procedures include, but are not limited to: Polysomnography & Scoring: Identifying clinical events (respiratory, cardiac, limb movements, arousals) according to professional and laboratory guidelines. Reporting: Generating accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data. Therapeutic Titration: Managing positive airway pressure (PAP) devices, oximetry, capnography, and nocturnal oxygen. Assessment Tools: Utilizing actigraphy, screening devices, and patient questionnaires.

Requirements

Must maintain current BLS certification.
Level 1: Registered Polysomnography Technologist (RPSGT) or Respiratory Care Practitioner (CRT or RRT) license required.
Level 2 & 3: Registered Polysomnography Technologist (RPSGT) or Respiratory Therapist with Sleep Disorders Specialist certification (CRT-SDS or RRT-SDS) required.
Level 1: High school diploma/GED plus 1 year of post-secondary education OR current enrollment in an accredited health-related program (PSG or Respiratory Therapy emphasis).
Level 2 & 3: Associate’s Degree in a health-related field preferred, OR completion of a polysomnography/respiratory therapy program (minimum 1-year duration) at an accredited facility.
Level 1: No experience required with an Associate’s Degree; otherwise, 6 months of direct patient care.
Level 2: 18 months in polysomnography preferred. If no Associate's degree, must have 2 additional years of direct patient care.
Level 3: 4 years of experience in Polysomnography Technology required.
Requires 10 hours of CEUs and enrollment in AASM A-Step modules (Level 1).
Requires 12 hours of CE (10 must be CEUs) (Level 2).
Requires 16 hours of CE (10 must be CEUs) (Level 3).

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree in a health-related field preferred (Level 2 & 3).

Responsibilities

Verify medical orders and protocols; explain procedures to patients and orient them to the sleep center.
Prepare and calibrate testing equipment to ensure proper functioning; identify and report abnormalities.
Perform routine PAP mask fittings and apply electrodes/sensors per published standards. Assist with "lights out" and "lights on" procedures.
Record routine observations, sleep stages, and clinical events to facilitate interpretation.
Assist with interventions necessary for patient safety and therapy (e.g., BPAP, O2 administration).
Provide age-specific care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.
Independently review patient history, physical information, medications, and study protocols.
Independently perform routine and CPAP/split polysomnography data acquisition; ensure signals are artifact-free and make real-time adjustments.
Execute "lights out" procedures to document baseline values (body position, SpO2, heart rate, etc.).
Analyze complex patient information to identify specific needs (physical/mental limitations) and determine final testing parameters with the clinical director.
Perform complex PAP/split/BPAP/ASV data acquisition and fitting.
Follow MSLT, MWT, and parasomnia study protocols.
Oversee unusual procedures, troubleshoot equipment as a "super user," and perform maintenance.
Assign nightly workloads, process daily charges, and serve as Charge Tech for designated annual hours.