Polysomnographic Technologist

About the role

This job provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders which may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services or patient care and education. May provide oversight of other staff.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited Polysomnography Education Program (preferred)
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency and skills to prioritize tasks (preferred)
• Current certification as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPGST), Sleep Disorder Specialist (SDS) or Registered Sleep Tech (RST)
• Licensed as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist in the state of practice
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association

Skills

• Computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information
• Proficient with Windows-style applications and general computer equipment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Responsibilities

• Performs difficult and unusual procedures and therapeutic interventions
• Gathers and analyzes patient information in order to identify and meet the patient-specific needs
• Prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing
• Sets up patient for testing according to accepted published standards
• Performs appropriate physiologic calibrations to determine proper functioning and makes adjustments
• Documents routine observations including sleep stages, clinical events, changes in procedures, and significant events
• Performs routine mask fitting for positive airway pressure (PAP)
• Scores sleep studies by applying professional accepted guidelines
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style
• Other related duties as required