Polysomnographic Technologist

Position Summary

This position independently performs prescribed diagnostic sleep monitoring studies, which may include home sleep tests, to patients. This position analyzes the results to aid clinicians with diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and care of patients. This position acts as a resource to the department.

Core Functions

• Obtains artifact-free sleep tracings that accurately reflect physiologic processes occurring during sleep of patients utilizing the latest technology.
• Analyzes all types of sleep records of patients. Identifies and documents sleep stages and quantifies physiologic processes during the data acquisition and summarizes this information as outlined by departmental policies and procedures.
• Ensures an accurate and readable recording using deductive reasoning to troubleshoot minor problems and make adjustments as needed during the testing process.
• Collections and/or reviews pertinent medical, historical, and medication information in order to perform the appropriate study prescribed by the physician as outlined by departmental policies and procedures.
• Aids in the development of department policies, procedures and processes, facilitates testing and maintains quality to achieve optimal patient results.
• Aids leadership with operations, scheduling, orientation and/or training of new technical staff. May conduct or lead educational in-services and case study presentations.
• Ensures quality assurance standards as outlined by departmental policies and procedures in accordance with regulatory agencies.
• Independently performs prescribed diagnostic sleep monitoring, which may include home sleep test, to patients and acts as a resource to the department.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Requires Registry by the Board of Polysomnographic Technologists or proof of having passed the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• The position requires clinical knowledge typically achieved with 3 years of experience in all aspects of sleep disorders testing.
• Must be proficient in the use and theory of all equipment related to sleep testing and a thorough knowledge of the sleep/wake cycle and its pathologies, as well as, EEG theory appropriate to sleep monitoring and cardiopulmonary physiology during sleep.
• Must demonstrate critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.