Polysomnographer I

JOB SUMMARY

A sleep technologist works under general supervision of the medical director or designee to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders including in center sleep testing, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care, and direct patient education. A sleep technologist is able to perform the duties defined for a sleep technician and is able to provide oversight of other sleep center staff. The sleep technologist is credentialed in sleep technology.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education

Associates degree or Graduate accredited respiratory program or Completion of A STEP Program or Completion of a Certified Sleep Program

Minimum Work Experience

No prior experience required

Required Licenses/Certifications

RPSGT, or, CPSGT, or RST through BRPT, or CRT/RRT with SDS credentials from NBRC, or completion of A-Step (completion within 1 year of hire date), and/or eligible to sit for RST boards

Eligible to sit for RST boards

CPR certified

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Sleep study preparation and set-up

Sleep ptudy procedures

Use of recording units

Maintains professional appearance and decorum at all times

Compose applicable policies and procedures

Compose letters/memorandums

Coordinates meetings and schedules

Proofread documents

Research information

Schedule appointments

Answers phones

Conducts patient follow-ups

Compile statistics

Able to perform EEG recordings for on call and STAT EEG’s

Designated Driver

No

OSHA Category

1 - High Risk