Polysomnography Therapist

CommonSpirit Health • Colorado Springs, CO

23h

About The Position

The Polysomnography Therapist performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for sleep disorders and contributes to patient diagnosis and treatment. The role conducts diagnostic polysomnography, Split Night testing, CPAP, Bi-Level, Auto-Servo Ventilation (ASV), oxygen titrations, and End Tidal CO2 monitoring. The therapist works independently as a resource for sleep disorders and provides individualized customer service to patients, families, physicians, and staff.

Responsibilities include conducting procedures according to sleep lab policies and procedures while ensuring patient and coworker safety; completing patient hookups using the specified monitoring equipment; accurately documenting studies and patient care; administering therapeutic modalities; and performing positive airway pressure titrations to address obstructive sleep apnea without overtitrating pressure settings. The role also contributes to quality improvement and high-quality sleep disorder care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of patient care or medical experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) credential from the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) upon hire or within two years.

Responsibilities

• Perform polysomnographic procedures in accordance with sleep lab policies and procedures, ensuring patient and coworker safety.
• Perform full patient hookups, including 1020 EEG, EKG, EMG, EOC, PTAF, thermistor, SAO2 pulse oximeter, and effort sensors or belts.
• Document patient studies and care legibly and accurately.
• Administer therapeutic modalities to treat patients’ sleep disorders.
• Perform accurate positive airway pressure titrations to eliminate or normalize obstructive sleep apnea across sleep stages and positions without overtitrating pressure settings.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients, families, physicians, and staff.
• Serve as a resource in sleep disorders and contribute to quality improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED