Sleep Technician

Job Description

Job Description

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Sleep (Polysomnographic) Technician

Position Summary

A sleep technician performs comprehensive sleep testing and analysis, and associated

interventions under the general supervision of THE Sleep Center Technical Director and / or the Medical

Director or designee. A sleep technician will provide training and supervision of a sleep trainee.

Domains of Practice

SLEEP STUDY PREPARATION AND SET-UP

• Review the patient’s history and verify the medical order.
• Follow sleep center protocols related to the sleep study.
• When patients arrive, verify identification, collect documents and obtain consent for

the study.

sleep testing.

functioning and make adjustments if necessary.

PROCEDURES

Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP and oxygen

titration, etc.) to ensure collection of appropriate data.

required adjustments.

body position, oxyhemoglobin saturation, respiratory and heart rates, etc.).

artifact-free. Identify, correct and document artifacts.

in procedure, and other significant events in order to facilitate scoring and

interpretation of polysomnographic results.

and therapeutic intervention such as positive airway pressure, oxygen

administration, etc.).

data collection process (e.g. repeat the physiological and instrument calibrations

and instruct the patient on completing questionnaires, checking for completeness,

etc.).

guidelines.

movements, arousals, etc.) utilizing AASM standards.

event data.

specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of neonatal, pediatric,

adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

equipment preparation and data download.

monitoring devices.

parameters; identify artifacts, inadequate signals and study failures and generate an

accurate report.

SERVICE MANAGEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL ISSUES

safety and infection control issues.

information.

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE

Successful completion of a sleep technology program, associated with a state licensed

and / or a nationally accredited educational facility.

A minimum of 2 years of experience with documented proficiency in all required competencies.

OR Holds a RPSGT, RRT, CCSH equivalent.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently

required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or

balance; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; and stoop,

kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds,

frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50

pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision,

color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an

employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions. In the performance of this job, the employee may be exposed to

chemical vapors such as cleaning and disinfecting solutions. There may also be skin

contact with these substances. The employee may also be exposed to infectious agents

including bloodborne pathogens.

NOTE : This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform

other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Culture Statement :

At Blue Mountain Hospital, we are committed to a culture of excellence, empowerment, accountability, and affirmative communication.

Value Statement :

Blue Mountain Hospital strives to exemplify values of Excellence, Integrity, Respect, Cultural Sensitivity, Compassion, Accountability, Stewardship and Collaboration.

Vision Statement :

Blue Mountain Hospital vision is to be the standard for rural hospitals.

Mission Statement :

Blue Mountain Hospital is committed to providing an atmosphere of excellence in healing, quality physician care and inspired employees.