Polysomnography Therapist

St Francis Hospital • Colorado Springs, CO

1d • $27 - $45

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 on sleep disorders, provides individualized customer service to patients, families, physicians, and staff, and contributes to quality improvement and high-quality care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of patient care or medical experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association.
• Expertise in sleep study procedures and ability to work independently.
• Strong customer service skills.

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 while assuring patient and coworker safety.
• Perform full patient hookups, including 1020 EEG, EKG, EMG, EOC, PTAF, Thermistor, SAO2 pulseoximeter, and effort sensors/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 OSA across sleep stages and positions without overtitrating pressure settings.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients, families, physicians, and staff.
• Conduct diagnostic polysomnography, Split Night testing, CPAP, Bi-Level, ASV, oxygen titrations, and End Tidal CO2 monitoring.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource on sleep disorders and contribute to quality improvement.

What This Job Offers

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