PSG Technologist

Overview

This position represents registered or registry-eligible polysomnographic technologists with a complete and thorough understanding of all processes and procedures related to sleep diagnostics. Patient testing and record scoring are the main functions of this position. Registered Polysomnographic technologists will aide in decision processes as they relate from patient to patient and working with non-registered PSGs, trainees and students.

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required:

RPSGT by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists is preferred upon hiral. Certification of BLS is preferred for hiral processes while mandatory upon completion of the provisional period.

Education: High school degree / GED is required. Further educational requirements are based on the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Employees in this job description must be registered through the BRPT, or be "registry-eligible" by meeting one of the following;

A-Step program of the AASM (AASM Pathway # 1) Have current certification in respiratory therapy by the NBRC, (AASM pathway # 2) Complete a CAAHEP accredited Sleep Technologist or END program or a Respiratory Therapy add-on track for sleep technology (AASM pathway # 3)

Experience

Prefer 18 months full-time work / educational experience in polysomnographic technology

Additional Skills/Abilities

Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly. Must have the ability to work with others in a positive and supportive manner. Must have the ability to accurately perform head measurements and successfully place electrodes using the International 10-20 Electrode Placement System. Analytical ability with a working knowledge of polysomnography required when gathering and interpreting data in situations where the problems are somewhat complex and make clinical decisions as related to procedural guidelines.