Polysomnographic Technologist

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Key Position Details:

• No Weekends
• 12 Hour Shift 7PM-7AM
• Eligible for Shift Differential

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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