Sleep Technologist

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Short Description

POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES

• Follow procedural protocols (such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT) Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP and oxygen titration, etc.), and to ensure collection of appropriate data
• Follow “lights out” procedures to establish and document baseline values
• Perform polysomnographic data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free and make adjustment if necessary
• Document  routine observation, including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure and other significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results
• Implement appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety

and therapeutic intervention such as continuous and bi-level positive airway pressure,

oxygen administration, etc.)

POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC RECORD SCORING

Misc

Under the supervision of Clinical manager and the Medical director, a polysomnographic technologist performs routine and comprehensive polysomnographic procedures.

GATHER AND ANALYZE PATIENT INFORMATION

TESTING PREPARATION PROCEDURES

Prepare and properly calibrate equipment required for testing to confirm proper

Experience Required

Performs comprehensive polysomnographic testing and analysis and associated interventions under the general oversight of a Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) and / or the clinical director or designee.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

Successful completion of a Polysomnography program of not less than one year duration associated with a state licensed and or nationally accredited educational facility OR a minimum of 6 months experience as a Polysomnographic Trainee with documented proficiency in all required competencies.

License / Certification Requirements

NJ Polysomnography Technician-Active or temporary License required and RST registered sleep technician and / or other health care professional licensure that includes polysomnography in the scope of practice (e.g. RN or RRT)

Understand and comply with requirements mandated by the state agencies responsible for issuing re-certification. Understand minimum CEC (continuing education credits).

Current CPR or BCLS certification.

Salary Min ($)

USD $28.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $46.00