Polysomnographic Sleep Technologist, Registered
Listed on 2026-03-05
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Healthcare
Healthcare Nursing
Employment Type
Full time
ShiftEvening Shift
DescriptionI Accountability Objectives
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Performs comprehensive polysomnographic diagnostic and therapeutic testing and analysis, and associated interventions, scoring, and patient care and education under the supervision of the Sleep Lab Manager and the Medical Director, consistent with standards established by the Association of Polysomnographic Technology. Record review and scoring of polysomnograms is an integral part of the job. Technologist will provide incidental supervision of Technicians and related staff as needed.
Qualifications Education
High School Diploma or GED is required.
Licensure / CertificationCertification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist. Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
Special Skill / Aptitudes- Computer knowledge for data entry and access to scheduling program; computer skills for digital polysomnographic procedures.
- Excellent customer service skills to assist patient with direct care and to deal effectively with various levels of hospital personnel, outside customers and community groups.
- Analytic skills to compile data and make observations of patients being tested and make adjustments, if necessary.
- Ability to follow detailed directions.
- Ability to stand for up to 80% of the working shift, lifting equipment up to 25 pounds.
- Visual abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Previous Working Experience In a Healthcare Setting Preferred.
Duties / Responsibilities- Prepare and calibrate equipment required for testing.
- Perform routine and complex equipment care and maintenance.
- Check availability and function of emergency equipment.
- Gather and analyze patient information, which includes medical history, physical information, medications and procedures.
- Communicate and answer questions regarding study protocols to patients.
- Assist with orienting patients to center and procedure.
- Apply electrodes and sensors and prepare patient for any procedures within the center within accepted standards; prepare and apply oxygen and perform PAP mask fitting.
- Effectively arrange for home care and educate patient.
- Score the polysomnogram and generate a report summarizing sleep/wake periods, REM episodes, arousal analysis, EEG phenomena, cardiac events, respiratory events, limb movements and other physiological events according to current guidelines.
- Score sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines.
- Score clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) according to center specific protocols.
- Generate accurate reports by tabulating clinical event data.
Demonstrates and actively promotes an understanding and commitment to the mission of St. Joseph Mercy Oakland through performing behaviors consistent with the Trinity Health Values.
Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations, the Trinity Health Organizational Integrity Program, including the Standards of Conduct, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behaviors.
Supports and conducts one's self in a manner consistent with customer service expectations.
Working ConditionsRegularly works midnights and weekends.
Our CommitmentRooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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