Scoring Specialist - Maryland

Scoring Specialist - Maryland

Fully Remote Salisbury, MD 21801

Salary Range $2.50 - $10.00 Commission Position Type Contractor Job Shift Any Category Health Care

Job Title: MD Polysom Scoring Tech, RPSGT FLSA Status: Contractual

Position Overview: The Polysomnographic Scoring Technologist works under the general supervision of the Scoring Manager and Corporate Medical Director or designee to provide accurate and timely scoring of sleep studies. The Scoring Technologist is responsible for analyzing polysomnographic data, applying current AASM scoring standards, and ensuring high-quality, compliant scoring outcomes to support the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders. This role requires advanced knowledge of polysomnography, strong attention to detail, proficiency with scoring platforms, and adherence to established policies, protocols, and accreditation standards.

Please Note: This is a 1099 independent contractor position, with compensation provided on a perstudy-scored basis. Applicants must hold an active Maryland RPSGT license.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Under the general supervision of the Scoring Manager and the Corporate Medical Director or the Medical Director's designee, the Polysomnographic Scoring Technologist performs scoring of sleep testing raw data.

• Score sleep studies according to the most current AASM Scoring Manual.
• Analyze physiological data obtained from monitoring devices including EEG, EOG, EMG, ECG, respiratory signals, and oximetry to identify sleep stages, respiratory events, arousals, limb movements, and other abnormalities.
• Interpret sleep architecture and patterns, including sleep staging, arousal frequency, sleep efficiency, and REM latency, to assist in the diagnosis and management of sleep disorders.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of scoring results, patient demographics, and clinical observations in electronic medical records (EMR) or designated scoring systems.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and quality assurance protocols related to polysomnographic testing and scoring.
• Accurately score assigned sleep studies within designated turnaround times appropriate to test type.
• Score all sleep records using all RECOMMENDED events (sleep staging, arousals, PLMs, respiratory events) in accordance with the most current AASM Scoring Manual within 24 calendar hours of receipt of a complete study, barring technical or data integrity issues.
• Review and edit all computer-assisted scoring on an epoch-by-epoch basis to ensure accuracy and compliance with AASM standards.
• Maintain proficiency in technical knowledge required to score studies across multiple acquisition and scoring platforms.
• Demonstrate working knowledge and effective use of internal platforms and systems.
• Adapt to changes in workflows and demonstrate the ability to learn new and evolving processes.
• Assist with troubleshooting technical issues related to scoring software or data quality and communicate issues to appropriate teams as needed.
• Participate in departmental meetings, quality assurance initiatives, and interscorer reliability activities.
• Adhere to all organizational policies and procedures.
• Train and mentor new hire and trainee scorers under established guidelines and accrediting agency standards.
• Demonstrate professionalism and effective communication skills appropriate to a healthcare environment.
• Maintain required licensure, credentials, and continuing education to prevent lapse in certification.
• Maintain reliable internet connectivity and ability to communicate effectively with team members via electronic communication.
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate social skills in all interactions.
• Create and maintain a clean, organized, and professional remote or on-site work environment.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA and privacy regulations.
• Resolve discrepancies in scoring documentation or data quality through appropriate escalation channels.
• Maintain consistent adherence to quality standards and scoring accuracy expectations.
• Attend and maintain documentation of required meetings, trainings, and educational activities as assigned.
• Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and professional standards.

AASM Standards of Practice

• All scorers will comply with applicable standards of the current version of the AASM Facility Standards for Accreditation.
• All scorers must maintain proper credentialing. Specifically, the scorer will maintain one of the following credentials: RST, RPSGT, CPSGT, CRT-SDS, or RRT-SDS, or score under the supervision of a credentialed scorer while enrolled in or having completed an AASM-approved polysomnographic educational program.
• Scorers will score each epoch of each PSG for sleep staging, arousals, respiratory events, and limb movements in accordance with the current version of the AASM Scoring Manual.
• All computer-assisted scoring must be reviewed and edited by the scorer to ensure full compliance with AASM standards.
• All scorers are required to participate in an AASM-compliant Interscorer Reliability Program.
• All scoring will be performed in accordance with the recommendations and requirements set forth in the current version of the AASM Manual for the Scoring of Sleep and Associated Events.

Qualifications

Requirements:

Education and/or Experience:

Current credential as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or equivalent in good standing.

Experience scoring in-lab and/or home sleep studies with demonstrated knowledge of current AASM rules and standards.

Maintain 30 CEUs within a rolling 36-month period.

Current CPR/BLS certification.

Current State Licensure, if applicable.

Service Management and Essential Skills:

Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues.

Demonstrate computer skills appropriate for the position.

Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.

Demonstrate appropriate social skills.

Demonstrate customer service skills.

Demonstrate critical thinking and ability to work with minimal supervision to analyze complex situations and apply policy.

Demonstrate teamwork skills.

Follow HIPAA and privacy policies.

Demonstrate ability to follow direction.

Adhere to sleep center policies and procedures.

Participate in the quality assurance program.

Review and evaluate sleep studies and provide appropriate feedback to staff.

Comply with professional standards of conduct.

Assist Persante's medical director, clinical director and/or manager in all aspects of scoring operations.

Your Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation: Persante Health Care, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Persante provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship.