A Polysomnographic Technician performs comprehensive polysomnographic testing and analysis, and associated interventions under the general supervision of a Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) and/or the clinical director (MD, PhD, DO) or designee. A Polysomnographic Technician can provide supervision of a Polysomnographic Trainee.
Polysomnographer performs and scores sleep studies, including patient hookup, patient monitoring, problem-solving, and scoring. Persons in this position are expected to demonstrate exceptional customer service skills and logical/professional behaviors under sometimes demanding and stressful conditions.

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Maintains current CPR

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English
• Additional languages preferred but not required
• Medical and Laboratory Terminology

SKILLS:

• Basic computer knowledge.
• Typing/Keyboard
• Printer/Fax/Copier Operation/Maintenance/Troubleshooting
• Phone System Operation
• Excellent People Skills

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of an accredited educational program leading to an associate degree with an emphasis in polysomnography.

OR

Successful completion of a polysomnography program of no less than one 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

AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and behaviors appropriate to the population(s) served, and based on specific criteria and/or age specific considerations, as follows:

• Exhibit communication skills necessary to interpret age specific response to situations.
• Ability to assess and interpret data specific to infants, children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.
• Ability to provide age specific studies (Infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.)
• Knowledge of growth and development