Registered Sleep Technologist

Emory•Johns Creek, GA

About The Position

Operates and calibrates polysomnographic recording equipment to record and evaluate sleep/wake disorders, including monitoring transcutaneous and End-Tidal CO₂. Scores polysomnographic recordings for physician interpretation and performs additional related duties. Reviews patient charts and physician orders, interviews patients about sleep patterns, allergies, conditions, medications, and same-day alcohol or caffeine intake, and completes patient processing and documentation. Applies and removes polysomnography electrodes and monitoring equipment, including EKG, EMG, EOG, airflow monitors, and oximetry sensors. Fits and troubleshoots PAP masks and applies and titrates respiratory therapies according to physician orders and protocols, including CPAP, BiPAP, ASV, AVAPS/iVAPS/AVAPS AE, and supplemental oxygen when required. Uses advanced titration techniques and interprets tidal volume and pressure support needs, particularly for patients with complex respiratory conditions. Educates patients on CPAP/BiPAP use, monitors sleep recordings and patient positioning, recognizes sleep pathology, identifies and documents clinical and physiological sleep events, and accurately scores studies for physician review. The role may also include research studies conducted according to protocol, including full 10/20 EEG recordings and assistance with research protocol development or documentation. The technologist cleans and disinfects patient-use equipment, monitors patients for adverse events and responds according to protocols, helps orient and train new laboratory staff, and works with management on a professional development plan while attending appropriate training and educational sessions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; a degree is preferred.
One year of related experience.
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) certification required.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Nice To Haves

A degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate and calibrate polysomnographic equipment to ensure accurate recordings.
Monitor patients, including transcutaneous and End-Tidal CO₂ measurements.
Review patient medical charts and confirm physician orders and required protocols.
Interview patients about current sleep patterns, allergies and conditions, medications, and alcohol or caffeine intake on the day of testing.
Perform research studies according to protocol, which may include full 10/20 EEG recordings and assisting with research protocol development or documentation.
Complete patient processing and documentation procedures.
Apply and remove electrodes and monitoring equipment, including EKG, EMG, EOG, airflow monitors, and oximetry sensors.
Fit and troubleshoot PAP masks to improve patient comfort and therapy effectiveness.
Apply and titrate respiratory therapies according to physician orders and protocols, including CPAP, BiPAP, ASV, AVAPS/iVAPS/AVAPS AE, and supplemental oxygen when required.
Use advanced titration techniques and interpret patient tidal volume and pressure support needs, particularly for patients with complex respiratory conditions.
Educate patients on proper CPAP/BiPAP equipment use.
Monitor sleep recordings, patient positioning, and sleep pathology.
Identify and record clinical and physiological sleep events.
Accurately score polysomnographic studies for physician review.
Clean and disinfect equipment used directly on patients.
Monitor patients for adverse events and respond according to established protocols.
Assist with orientation and training of new sleep laboratory staff.
Work with management to develop a professional development plan and attend appropriate in-services and training sessions.