Polysomnographic Tech

Job Requirements

Performs routine, intermediate, and advanced polysomnograms; records, analyzes, and interprets (scores) the multiple simultaneous physiologic measurements of sleep.

Job Duties

• Performs polysomnograms, split studies, CPAP Titration, multiple sleep latency testing on adults and pediatric populations.
• Performs technical interpretations (scoring) of sleep disorder laboratory procedures by hand assessment and computer analysis.
• Researches patients’ histories for neurological/psychiatric disorders.
• Prepares patients and equipment for testing; explains procedures; measures patients’ heads; applies electrodes.
• Edits and files tests performed; inputs to digital archive/structured report system.
• Provides documentation for each procedure; maintains records.
• Complies with quality assurance standards for the Sleep Disorder Laboratory.
• Records charges.
• Ensures accuracy in the medication process, including transport, storage, security, and/or administration of medications to include IV solutions.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Attributes

• Strives to achieve excellence of service as described in the CARE Commitments.
• Responds to the following Shore Health System codes: Code Pink, Code Yellow, Code Red.
• Responsible for honest behavior in all matters.
• To the best of the employee’s knowledge and understanding, complies with all Federal and State laws and regulations.
• Maintains the privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information.
• Uses and discloses only that information which is necessary to perform the function of the job.

Work Experience

• Two years of college-level coursework including basic science coursework and a minimum of one year of clinical healthcare experience required; associate degree in a healthcare-related field preferred.
• Candidates with experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), EEG technician, cardiovascular technician, or other direct patient care clinical background are encouraged to apply.
• Prior sleep lab experience or completion of a formal polysomnographic training program preferred, but not required for candidates with relevant clinical healthcare experience.
• Candidates without prior polysomnography experience must successfully complete an approved sleep technology education pathway and competency-based orientation program within an established timeframe while working under the guidance and mentorship of experienced polysomnographic staff.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and perform polysomnographic procedures, patient monitoring, and operation of sleep laboratory equipment required.
• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) credential or eligibility to obtain registration preferred.
• Current CPR certification required; ACLS certification preferred.