Sleep Technologist/ Polysomnographer
About The Position
The Polysomnographic Technologist is a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) who conducts sleep studies, performs sleep staging, and technically scores sleep events according to AASM standards. The technologist works closely with the ambulatory supervisor, manager, and Chief Medical Director to help ensure quality diagnostic and therapeutic services in the Sleep Lab. The role provides a positive patient experience by following policies, procedures, protocols, and hospital values. Professional duties include assessing patients to determine individual needs and supporting the evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. Procedures and services include polysomnography, extended EEG, MSLT/MWT, oxygen application and titration, CPAP/BiPAP, blood gas sampling and analysis, and patient and family education. The RPSGT also helps mentor staff, orient and supervise new sleep technicians, score and stage studies, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment, and support implementation of new testing modalities. Provides coverage as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) certification from the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists.
- 0–3 years of healthcare experience.
Responsibilities
- Conduct sleep studies, sleep staging, and technical scoring of sleep events according to AASM standards.
- Work with the ambulatory supervisor, manager, and Chief Medical Director to support quality diagnostic and therapeutic services in the Sleep Lab.
- Assess patients to determine patient-specific needs.
- Support evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders, including polysomnography, extended EEG, MSLT/MWT, oxygen application and titration, CPAP/BiPAP, and blood gas sampling and analysis.
- Educate patients and families.
- Follow policies, procedures, and protocols and uphold hospital values to provide a positive patient experience.
- Assist with mentoring staff and orienting and supervising new sleep technicians.
- Score and stage studies.
- Calibrate and troubleshoot equipment problems.
- Support implementation of new testing modalities.
- Provide coverage as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
