• Reviews patient history, physical information, medications, procedure request and study protocol.
• Explains procedure and orients patient to the sleep center.
• Prepare and calibrate equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and adjust if necessary.
• Apply electrodes and sensors per accepted standards.
• Perform appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and adjust if necessary.
• Perform positive airway pressure mask fitting
• Produces optimal recordings of EOG, EMG, EKG, SaO2, airflow, respiratory effort, CPAP and BIPAP.

• Polysomnographic Trainee with documented proficiency in all required competencies or successful completion of a polysomnography program associated with a state licensed and or nationally accredited educational facility
• Must have CPR certification in Basic Life Support
• RPSGT /RRT-SD Certification
• BLS
• Minimum of 6 months’ experience preferred
• ACLS preferred

Job Summary

The Polysomnographic Technologist will deliver safe and effective care, which is consistent with the standards of care for this discipline. A Polysomnographic Technologist works under the direction of a registered polysomnographic technologist and the clinical coordinator to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services or patient care and education.  A Polysomnographic Technologist can provide supervision of a Polysomnographic Trainee.