Polysomnography Technologist

Evaluations

• Evaluates patients for sleep related breathing disorders
• Evaluates patients for other sleep abnormalities including but not limited to seizure disorders and narcolepsy

Responsibilities

• Performs polysomnography
• Scores records
• Performs routine maintenance and calibration of testing equipment
• Maintains all clinical and operational aspects of the Sleep Disorders Center

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Respiratory Care Program
• Completed the A-STEP program from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine
• Graduate of a CAAHEP program (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program)
• RPSGT credential from the BRPT or SDS credential from the NBRC or RST credential from the American Board of Sleep Medicine
• If candidate does not have the RPSGT, RST or SDS credential, must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist from the NBRC and be licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCPC) by the IPLA and pass the RPSGT, RST or SDS within 1 year of being eligible to sit for the exam
• Current basic CPR certification
• 1 year experience working as a Polysomnographer preferred
• 6 months experience working with pediatric patient populations preferred