Polysomnography Technologist

About the role

Performs polysomnography, scores records and performs routine maintenance and calibration of testing equipment. Performs related clerical work and documentation required to effectively maintain all clinical and operational aspects of the Sleep Disorders Center. Evaluates patients for sleep related breathing disorders and other sleep abnormalities including but not limited to seizure disorders and narcolepsy.

Responsibilities

• Performs polysomnography, scores records and performs routine maintenance and calibration of testing equipment.
• Performs related clerical work and documentation required to effectively maintain all clinical and operational aspects of the Sleep Disorders Center.
• Evaluates patients for sleep related breathing disorders and other sleep abnormalities including but not limited to seizure disorders and narcolepsy.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Respiratory Care Program; or completed the A-STEP program from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine; or 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.

Qualifications

Must be a graduate of a Respiratory Care Program; or have completed the A-STEP program from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine; or be a graduate of a CAAHEP program (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program).

Skills

Knowledge of polysomnography techniques and equipment, ability to score polysomnography records, ability to perform routine maintenance and calibration of testing equipment, ability to evaluate patients for sleep related breathing disorders and other sleep abnormalities, ability to perform related clerical work and documentation.

Benefits

Benefit Eligible

Pay

$18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Schedule

36 hour Day shift weeks, hours may vary; 7:30am-5:00pm and 7:00am-7:00pm