Diagnostic Tech Polysomnographic Non-Registered

Overview

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Good oral and written communications skills

Licensure, Registration Certification

BLS

 

Non-Respiratory Therapist must complete the AASM A-Step Modules and 1638 hours of testing to become eligible to obtain registry and must obtain registry within 24 months of being eligible for registry*:

• American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM)
• National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT)

 

Respiratory Therapist must complete the AASM A-Step Modules and 546 hours of testing to become eligible to obtain registry and must obtain registry within 24 months of being eligible for registry*:

• American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM)
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) – Sleep Disorders Specialty (SDS)
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Sleep Disorders Specialty (SDS)
• Board of Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT)

*Failure to obtain the registry within that timeframe will require the A-Step to be repeated before taking the exam

 

Desired Qualifications

 

B.S. degree in Health or Biological Sciences or training in a related paramedical specialty

 

Working knowledge of polysomnography

 

 

Responsibilities

Under general direction, position is responsible for performing clinical testing of clients in accordance with departmental standards to ensure that quality results are obtained. NOTE: Upon attainment of registry as outlined, reassignment to Tech Diagnostic/Polysomnographic Registered or Tech Diagnostic Polysomnographic RT Registered position based on IH guidelines will occur.