Sleep Technologist

The Polysomnographic Technician at Bothwell Regional Health Center is responsible for performing diagnostic and therapeutic polysomnographic studies under the supervision of a R.PSG.T and the Sleep Disorder Center Medical Director.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Introduce patients to the testing environment, explain procedures, and ensure their comfort and safety during testing.
  
• Prepare patients for procedures, test equipment, and recording devices, and make necessary adjustments.
  
• Observe and record patient behavior, making changes to monitoring devices and recording equipment as required.
  
• Collect, analyze, and document data, including alert and sleep stage changes, respiratory and cardiac changes, and changes in neurological status.
  
• Identify potential emergency situations and respond appropriately.
  
• Participate in ongoing education in polysomnographic technology, sleep medicine, and related fields.
  

Requirements:

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• High School Diploma
  
• Approved sleep medicine program by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists or educational/experience equivalent
  
• Current CPR certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
  
• Must attend an AASM accredited A-Step program and pass registry within three years of date of hire
  
• Registry must be held by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (R.PSG.T) and/or American Board of Sleep Medicine (RST)
  

Preferred qualifications include documented training in EEG or sleep medicine.