Polysomnographic Technologist

Number of Job Openings Available:
1
Date Posted:
January 04, 2024
Department:
41005350 Sleep Diagnostic Center
Shift:
Permanent Nights (United States of America)
Shift Length:
12 hour shift
Hours Per Week:
24
Union Contract:
Non-Union
Weekend Rotation:
None
Job Summary:
Conducts the comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders in patients. Responsible for assessments, diagnosis, treatments and education of patients with suspected sleep disorders under the direction of a physician.
Key Position Details:

• Working 2, 12-hour shifts, Monday - Friday. These shifts will be scheduled consecutively.
• There will be some flexibility to take into consideration employees preference for scheduled days.
• This position will focus on adult patients, no pediatric patients.

Job Description:
Principle Responsibilities

• Polysomnographic testing, scoring and follow up
  • Applies electrodes, monitors accordingly, ensures artifact free recordings and documents values for any clinical event during testing.
  • Implements and titrates appropriate therapy per lab protocol.
  • Scores Polysomnograms, downloads/stores data and generates reports prior to follow up appointment.
• Patient education and record management
  • Educate patient on sleep disorders, testing procedures and operation of sleep disorder devices.
  • Verify medical order/protocol, complete all technical paperwork.
  • Complete appropriate paperwork and billing procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Vocational or Technical Training in a polysomnography program with a state licensed and/or nationally accredited educational facility or, equivalent experience with documented proficiency in all required competencies of a Polysomnographic Technologist or, meets Board Registered Polysomnographic (BRPT) standards for a sleep technologist preferred
• 0 to 2 years polysomnography experience preferred and
• 0 to 2 years Strong knowledge of Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) devices preferred and
• 0 to 2 years Able to assess patients, apply critical thinking and determine appropriate interventions preferred
• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required Upon Hire
• Board Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (BPRT) Board Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (BPRT) or, credentialed with Sleep Disorders Specialty from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) Upon Hire required and
• Current license in allied health profession if applicable preferred

Physical Demands
Light Work:
Lifting weight Up to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently