Polysomnography Therapist
About The Position
The Polysomnographic Technologist is an individual who possesses the necessary skills to perform specialty diagnostic and therapeutic procedures related to sleep disorders. This includes, but is not limited to diagnostic polysomnography, Split Night testing, CPAP, Bi-Level, Auto-Servo Ventilation (ASV), Oxygen titrations, and End Tidal CO2 monitoring. The Polysomngraphic Technologist must be able to work independently, act as a resource person in the area of sleep disorders, and provide individualized customer service to patients, families, physicians, and staff. The Polysomnographic Technologist is also responsible for assisting with Quality Improvement.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- One year of patient care/medical experience
- Current BLS certification required from American Heart Association
- Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) Credential from the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) upon hire or within 2 years
- Medium Work - exert/lift up to 50 lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs constantly.
Responsibilities
- Perform specialty diagnostic and therapeutic procedures related to sleep disorders.
- Conduct diagnostic polysomnography.
- Perform Split Night testing.
- Administer CPAP, Bi-Level, Auto-Servo Ventilation (ASV), and Oxygen titrations.
- Perform End Tidal CO2 monitoring.
- Work independently.
- Act as a resource person in the area of sleep disorders.
- Provide individualized customer service to patients, families, physicians, and staff.
- Assist with Quality Improvement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
