Polysomnographic Tech-Registered

Work Schedule

7p-7a, 3 days per week. Will either be Sun, Mon, Tue or Wed, Thu, Fri.

This position provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders, which may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services or patient care and education. This position may also be asked to take part in research projects and other unique laboratory procedures as appropriate and when directed by the Manager and/or Medical Director of the sleep center. This position functions independently to safely operate advanced medical equipment to record sleep/wake physiology, recognize sleep pathology, and respond with appropriate interventions to ensure patient safety and proper treatment.

This position needs knowledge of normal cardiorespiratory, neurological, sleep physiology, and certification in Basic Life Support and must be capable of performing such special procedures as Multiple Sleep Latency testing, infant/pediatric polysomnography, ambulatory monitoring, and patient education.

• Preferred: RPSGT or RRT-SDS; will consider RRT.
• High School Degree
• Graduate of program leading to Associate's Degree, or graduate of program no less than 1 year long or equivalent experience
• Certified as Registered Polysomnographic Technologist or equivalent
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
• RPSGT, R-EEGT, RRT or CRT-SDS

• Functions independently according to guidelines of the Sleep Disorders Center.
• Interacts effectively with patients, coworkers, Supervisor/Manager and Medical Director.
• Takes vital signs.
• Proficient at sleep staging/respiratory scoring.
• Detects high-risk ventricular arrhythmias.
• Attends yearly EKG basic arrhythmia update course.
• Proficient in measuring, fitting and titrating CPAP and Bi-level therapy to standards.
• Understands Tri Health Policy & Procedures, and follows appropriate chain of command.

Working Conditions:

• Climbing - Rarely
• Concentrating - Consistently
• Continuous Learning - Consistently
• Hearing:
  Conversation - Frequently
• Hearing:
  Other Sounds - Frequently
• Interpersonal Communication - Frequently
• Kneeling - Frequently
• Lifting