Polysomnographer I

Sleep Technologist

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; CPSGT; or RST; or CRT/RRT with SDS credentials from NBRC; or completion of A-Step (completion with 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 study 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