Registered Sleep Technologist

About the role

Oversees and performs difficult and unusual procedures and therapeutic interventions. Assists Technicians with CPAP and BiPAP titrations as well as recording quality when necessary. Assists Technician in trouble-shooting procedures at times of difficult data acquisition in order to ensure quality PSGs. Scores and tabulates the various sleep recordings according to predetermined parameters (i.e., sleep stages, respiratory disturbances, and periodic leg movements, etc.) for later interpretation by a Physician. Prints out performance reports and scoring results for the Physician’s interpretation. Complies with the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technicians (BRPT) Standards of Conduct.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required
• Bachelor’s degree with some scientific coursework preferred
• Able to score Sleep Reliability by HFHS Sleep Center Guidelines

Licensures and certifications

• Registration as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) through the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technicians (BRPT) required
• BCLS Certification