Sleep Lab Technologist Scorer

Sleep Lab Technologist Scorer

At Mahaska Health the Sleep Lab Technologist Scorer is responsible for accurately reviewing and scoring sleep study data in accordance with established clinical guidelines and departmental protocols. This role works closely with sleep physicians and clinical staff to ensure the timely completion of high‑quality sleep study reports. Core responsibilities include scoring polysomnography recordings, identifying and classifying sleep‑related events, and maintaining precise and thorough documentation.

Essential job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Review, analyze, and score sleep studies according to current AASM scoring guidelines and departmental standards.
• Recognition and documentation of sleep stages, respiratory events, arrhythmias, limb movements, cardiac events, and other significant findings.
• Timely completion of assigned studies to support efficient patient care and physician interpretation.
• Efficient use of sleep scoring software, remote technology, and electronic medical record systems.
• Maintenance of high-quality standards, accuracy, and consistency in all scored studies.
• Effective communication with physicians, sleep lab staff, and leadership regarding study concerns, abnormalities, or technical issues.
• Complete scoring and documentation within established productivity and turnaround time expectations.
• Troubleshoot minor technical or data quality issues related to sleep study recordings when appropriate.
• Participate in required training, competency assessments, and ongoing education related to sleep medicine and scoring standards.
• Work independently in a remote environment while maintaining reliable communication and accountability.

Job requirements include but are not limited to:

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Polysomnography, Respiratory Therapy, or related field.
• Certification as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) required.
• Knowledge of current AASM scoring rules, sleep disorder classifications, and sleep study protocols.
• Prior training as a nurse, EEG technologist, respiratory care practitioner, pulmonary function technologist, or other allied health professional is preferred.
• Membership in professional associations related to sleep/wake technology is preferred, including the American Association of Sleep Technologists (AAST), American Society of Electroencephalographic Technologists (ASET), American Sleep Disorders Association (ASDA), or American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC).
• Demonstrated competency in scoring polysomnography studies, including adult and/or pediatric studies as applicable.
• Excellent interpersonal, observational, and technical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a clinical setting.
• Participation in required education, training, and competency validation to maintain current knowledge and credentials.

The work environment includes, but is not limited to:

• Work is performed primarily in a remote/home office environment.
• Requires prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer workstation.
• Frequent use of computers, multiple monitors, sleep scoring software, and electronic medical record systems.
• Requires visual concentration and attention to detail for extended periods while reviewing physiologic data.
• Requires reliable high-speed internet access and the ability to securely connect to organizational systems.
• Scheduled hours generally follow the posted departmental schedule, though extended hours may be required during periods of high patient volume or staffing needs.
• Position may require working holidays, weekends, and occasional on‑call shifts depending on study volumes.
• Occasional onsite attendance may be required for orientation, training, competency validation, meetings, or equipment setup.
• Interaction occurs primarily through electronic communication, phone, video conferencing, and collaboration with physicians and sleep lab staff.

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