Polysomnographic Technologist - Bloomington

Overview

Become a vital Sleep (Polysomnographic) Technologist (RPSGT/RST), transforming lives by diagnosing and treating complex sleep disorders through advanced in-center and home testing (HSAT). You will lead comprehensive patient care, provide expert education, and mentor staff, all while mastering cutting-edge technology to unlock the secrets of restorative sleep

Qualifications

Certifications

• RPSGT – Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT)
• RST – American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM)
• BLS – American Heart Association (AHA) (Required within 30 days)

Education

• Associate’s Degree in Polysomnographic Technology (or Certificate of Completion)
• Alternative:
  Experience in lieu of formal education accepted

Experience

• Sleep Lab Experience

Responsibilities

Sleep Technologist / Polysomnographic Technologist

Patient Intake & Preparation

• Clinical Documentation: Records patient arrivals, interactions, and consents; verifies medical necessity by reviewing patient history and supporting documentation.
• Order Verification: Reviews and validates departmental orders, ensuring all insurance and prior authorizations are secured before testing.
• Patient Engagement: Conducts positive airway pressure (PAP) interface fitting, desensitization, and patient education to improve therapy compliance.
• Technical Setup: Prepares patients for testing according to policy, selecting and calibrating specialized equipment based on specific physician orders.

Testing & Data Acquisition

• Monitoring & Quality Control: Performs equipment and physiological calibrations to ensure artifact-free data; documents routine observations throughout the testing period.
• Clinical Intervention: Implements age-specific care and safety protocols, including sleep-related therapeutic interventions as needed.
• Data Integrity: Executes "Lights On" procedures to verify data integrity and ensures all test documentation and patient forms are complete.

Analysis & Scoring

• Event Identification: Demonstrates proficiency in distinguishing sleep states and identifying clinical events (respiratory, cardiac, limb movements, and arousals) per professional guidelines.
• Advanced Scoring: Scores sleep/wake stages and clinical events utilizing established standards to facilitate accurate physician interpretation.
• Reporting: Tabulates complex physiological and behavioral data to generate comprehensive clinical reports.

Operations & Maintenance

• Safety & Hygiene: Manages equipment cleaning, disinfection, and infection control in strict adherence to lab policy.
• Lab Stewardship: Maintains professional relationships with internal and external partners; assists with supply inventory and general department organization.

About Us

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