Polysomnographic Technologist
4 hours ago
Number of Job Openings Available:
1Date Posted:
October 22, 2024Department:
40005350 Sleep CenterShift:
Evening/Night (United States of America)Shift Length:
12 hour shiftHours Per Week:
0Union Contract:
Non-UnionWeekend Rotation:
NoneJob 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:
- No Weekends
- 12 Hour Shift 7PM-7AM
- Eligible for Shift Differential
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
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