Sleep Technologist

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• Follow procedural protocols (such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP and oxygen titration) to ensure collection of appropriate data
• Follow ights 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 adjustments if necessary
• Document routine observation, including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure and other significant events to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results
• Implement appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic interventions such as continuous and bi-level positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc.)

• Assist with scoring sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines
• Assist with scoring clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) with center-specific protocols
• Assist with the generation of accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data

• Create, promote and maintain a clean and professional environment
• Review, verify and document patient history, physical condition, and study protocol
• Orient and explain the procedure to the patient
• Maintain complete and detailed documentation during the procedure

• Prepare and properly calibrate equipment required for testing

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.

• New Jersey 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 continuing education credits (CECs)
• Current CPR or BCLS certification

• Internship

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care

Note:

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