Job Description

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POSITION SPECIFICS

Title: Polysomnographer

FTE: 0.6 (24 hrs/week)

Schedule: Night shift – 7:00pm-7:00am

Holiday Rotation: None

Weekend Rotation: None

On Call Requirements: None

Responsible for conducting comprehensive Polysomnography and Home Sleep Apnea Testing (HSAT) to include: patient preparation, monitoring, analyzing, titrating (including BPAP/Complex), and scoring sleep studies in accordance with AASM standards.

POSITION TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Verify insurance information, including pre-authorizations, and insure all clinical prerequisites are met prior to arranging testing.

• Coordinate patient scheduling for in-lab and home-based testing; provide comprehensive education regarding the study process.

• Educate patients on the principles and therapeutic benefits of PAP therapy including CPAP, Bi-level, and Adaptive Servo-Ventilation (ASV).

• Measure and apply sensors for a full clinical montage (EEG, EOG, EMG, ECG, and respiratory effort) according to AASM standards.

• Perform specialized mask fitting and desensitization to ensure patient comfort and therapy compliance.

• Recognize and document respiratory events in real-time to initiate PAP titration protocols when clinical criteria are met.

• Titrate Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) and Bi-level therapy (including Complex/ASV) to achieve optimal therapeutic results.

• Analyze and mark Periodic Leg Movements (PLM’s), Cardiac arrhythmias, and other physiological events.

• Score sleep studies, including sleep staging, arousals, and all respiratory and movement events, according to the current AASM Scoring Manual rules. Generate a comprehensive technical summary and preliminary report for physician interpretation.

• Support the Home Sleep Apnea Testing (HSAT) program, including patient instruction, device dispensing, and data download.

• Assist with departmental Quality Assurance (QA) metrics, execute data entry, and coordinate with home care providers for therapeutic set-ups.

• Participate in monthly safety inspections and biological calibrations on all PSG and PAP equipment; maintain clinical inventory and report equipment malfunctions via appropriate channels.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• Required - Successful completion of a polysomnography program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) program with the polysomnography specialty option or A-STEP introductory program and modules.

• Preferred - None

Experience:

• Required - Minimum of 1–2 years of clinical experience performing and scoring polysomnography.

• Preferred - 3 -5 years of experience with Cadwell Easy III or similar digital PSG platforms; proven experience in scoring and advanced PAP titration (Bilevel/ASV).

Licenses and Registrations:

• Required - Registered Polysomnographic Technologist certification (RPSGT) within one year from hire date.

• Preferred - 3 -5 years of experience with Cadwell Easy III or similar digital PSG platforms; proven experience in scoring and advanced PAP titration (Bilevel/ASV).

Certification(s):

• Required - Basic Life Support (BLS) within 3 months of hire.

• Preferred - None

BENEFIT SUMMARY

• Competitive health and dental insurance options

• Flexible paid time off to balance work and life

• Retirement plan with immediate vesting and employer match

• Discounted membership to our state-of-the-art fitness facility

• Generous tuition reimbursement

• Employer provided life and disability insurance

• Free parking at facility

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