Technician-Polysomnographic II; Sleep Tech

Overview

Performs basic polysomnographic testing and associated interventions under the direct supervision of the clinical director or medical director. May verify insurance, enter patient admission information into the HBO system. May provide supervision of other staff. Subject to overtime and callback as required. Reports to the Director of the Sleep Center. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Collects, analyzes and integrates patient information in order to identify and meet the patient‑specific needs and to determine final testing parameters and procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols.
• Oversees and performs difficult and unusual procedures and therapeutic interventions.
• Follows procedural protocols.
• Demonstrates the ability to analyze complex situations and apply policy.
• Completes assigned goals.

Minimum Required

Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist, Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registry Eligible in Sleep and must challenge the BRPT Exam of hire/transfer to be eligible to remain in the PSG II job classification. If the candidate has previous sleep experience and is eligible to take the exam upon hire, he/she must challenge the next available exam date and pass the exam to remain a PSG II Technician.

Preferred/Desired

Successful completion of an accredited educational program leading to an associate degree with emphasis in polysomnography OR successful completion of a polysomnography program of no less than one year duration associated with a state‑licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility or equivalent experience and documented proficiency at all competencies required of a Polysomnographic Technician AND certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist or equivalent.

Basic Life Support or Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Basic computer literacy skills.

BLS certification within 14 days of hire date