Polysomnographic Technologist

Quick Facts

• Polysomnographic Technologist
• Shift: Nights
• Schedule: Short Hour; 12 hours per shift
• Weekend requirements: As needed
• Pay range: $48.33 to $67.65 per hour (location- and factor-based)

Description

Provides treatment, management, diagnostic testing, and patient education for sleep and wake disorders. Analyzes, monitors, and records physiologic data during sleep and wakefulness to support treatment of sleep-related disorders, syndromes, and dysfunctions. Provides therapeutic and diagnostic oxygen and positive airway pressure modalities (including CPAP and bilevel), adaptive servoventilation, and maintenance of nasal and oral airways.

Responsibilities

• Perform polysomnographic studies by monitoring and recording physiologic data
• Assist with diagnosis and management of sleep-related conditions using documented sleep/wake parameters
• Provide therapeutic and diagnostic oxygen therapy
• Operate positive airway pressure therapies, including CPAP and bilevel
• Support adaptive servoventilation
• Maintain nasal and oral airways that do not extend into the trachea
• Use basic computer skills for record analysis

Requirements

• Meet Medical Board of California requirements for PSGT licensees or meet Respiratory Care Board of California requirements for RCP licensees
• Certification/licensure: PSGT or RCP with Sleep Disorder Specialist Certification or RPSGT
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider
• 2 years of recent experience
• Ability to perform polysomnographic studies
• Knowledge of cardio-respiratory function, sleep physiology, and neurology
• Understanding of medical electronics and in-depth medical terminology (including sleep-related pharmacology)
• Basic computer skills for record analysis
• Proven verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions