Polysomnographic Technologist

Responsibilities

• Responsible for polysomnographic data on one or two patients throughout the night with ability to recognize pathology and differentiate artifact from real physiological data.
• Note and report all events, behaviors and information that may be relevant to a patient’s evaluation.
• Counsels patients regarding sleep disorders and their effects on health.
• Conducts a program of treatment, management, diagnostic evaluation and care of patients with sleep-related breathing disorders in a safe and therapeutically effective manner.
• Correctly administers services in accordance with Policies and Procedures.
• Maintains awareness of environmental conditions and initiates corrective intervention as indicated.
• Possess an expanded level of technical competence that is shared effectively with other staff.
• Maintain a professional relationship with the medical staff.

Qualifications

• High School Graduation or equivalent
• Current licensure as a Polysomnographic Technologist by the Idaho Board of Medicine
• Current Registered Polysomnographic Technologist by the National Board for Registered Polysomnographic Technologists
• Current BLS certification