Polysomnographer I

Job description

• JOB SUMMARY
• 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; or; CPSGT; or RST through BRPT; or CRT/RRT with SDS credentials from NBRC; or completion of A-Step (completion within 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 ptudy 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
• Designated Driver
• No
• OSHA Category
• 1 - High Risk