Polysomnographic Research Technologist

Responsibilities

• Independently processes, scores, and generates reports for polysomnography studies, actigraphy recordings, and other device data types from studies conducted in diverse clinical sites across the U.S., applying study-specific analysis protocols.
• Responsible for daily monitoring, quality checking, data entering, and editing of study data received at the Sleep Reading Center.
• Assists with data collection and analysis projects, including independent analysis projects under the supervision of the Chief Polysomnologist, Sr. Project Manager, or PI of the Sleep Reading Center.
• Performs qualitative (sleep scoring) and quantitative (spectral) analysis of polysomnography and actigraphy recordings according to standard criteria for specific research protocols conducted in association with the Sleep Reading Center.
• Provides support and helps coordinate activities to prepare grants, progress reports, manuscripts, and presentations.
• Aids in clerical and administrative duties associated with conferences, courses, site visits, and other events, such as developing activities for continuing education activities.
• Participates in quality assurance activities related to scoring accuracy and reliability.
• Generates reports for each study, transmits reports to appropriate institutions, clinics, and researchers, and archives studies appropriately.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study required.
• Experience scoring polysomnography data is required, preferably in a research setting. 1-2 years preferred.
• Can accept experience in lieu of a degree.