Registered Polysomnographic Technologist

Job TitleJob DescriptionMinimum Qualifications: Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:1. Graduate of a CoARC accredited School of Respiratory Care with an Associates of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy.3. Certification in CPR.Education, Certification, and/or Licensure: Must be registered by the ABSM, NBRC, or BRPT (RST, RPSGT, RRT-SDS) - Certification RequiredExperience: 1. 1 year of Sleep Study scoring experience.Core Duties and Responsibilities:1. Performs high-quality polysomnograms and C-PAP Titration studies.2. Performs high-quality multiple sleep latency testing.3. Utilizes proper testing montages to detect abnormal sleep architecture, EEG/EKG abnormalities, abnormal respiratory events, and low oximetry.4. Performs artifact-free polysomnograms.5. Performs equipment pre- and post-testing including impedance check and calibrations and records in patient's permanent record.6. Obtains consent for Video Taping, Filming and/or Photography.7. Obtains consent for Polysomnogram.8. Completes Pre- and Post-sleep Questionnaires.9. Completes patient registration.10. Records keeping.11. Document history of the patient's sleep problems and documentation for each procedure.12. Detect sleep hygiene problems and record appropriately.13. Charts clinical notes for interpretation by physician regarding action taken and any comfort measures provided during sleep testing.14. Records an event log with chronological documentation of patient interaction during sleep testing.15. Confirms that a follow-up appointment has been scheduled.16. Labels, files, and stores medical data and test results according to Policy/Procedure in Sleep Center Manual.17. Can recognize all sleep states.18. Can recognize sleep efficiency.19. Can recognize central apneas.20. Can recognize obstructive apneas with snoring.Physical Requirements:1. Ability to stoop, kneel, stand on feet for extended periods of time, lift, carry, push and pull objects and patients of various weights in order to maneuver patients.2. Ability to operate the sleep lab requiring eye-hand coordination, finger dexterity, near, far, and night visions with extended visual concentration.Working Environment:1. The Sleep Lab is a normal office environment with cramped work space and possible machinery vibrations.2. May be exposed to mechanical or electrical hazards, blood and body fluids as well as infectious diseases due to the nature of the department and patient contact.Skills and Abilities:1. Ability to communicate and understand instructions, information and/or concepts in order to report patient information, to explain the procedure and process to the patient, and to compile and complete technical reports.2. Ability to stoop, kneel, stand on feet for extended periods of time, lift, carry, push and pull objects and patients of various weights in order to maneuver patients.