Sleep / Polysomnographic Trainee, Technician, or Technologist

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Job Title:

Sleep / Polysomnographic Trainee, Technician, or Technologist

Cost Center:

301691297 Weston-Sleep Lab

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

24

Employee Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

12-hour night shifts, variable days (United States of America)

Job Description:

**May be eligible for a sign-on bonus**

POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC TRAINEE

JOB SUMMARY

Under supervision of a Polysomnographic Technologist, the Polysomnographic Trainee is responsible for performing either Sleep Study Procedures or Neurological Testing for all patient populations. Must be able to take direction to understand the testing equipment in detail, including its structure, function, indications for use, physiological effect upon the patient, and basic maintenance/troubleshooting procedures. Ability to apply principles of anatomy and physiology, normal and abnormal, related to procedure performed. Monitors and documents appropriately in medical record per facility guidelines. Ability to work with all age groups and those with growth and developmental needs of unique client populations. Performs other department specific duties as required.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.

Minimum Required: High school diploma or GED plus six months of direct patient care experience or one year of postsecondary education -OR- Current enrollment in an accredited educational program leading to an associate degree with an emphasis in sleep technology.

Preferred/Optional: None

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES 

The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.

Minimum Required: None

Preferred/Optional: None

POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC TECHNICIAN

JOB SUMMARY

The Polysomnographic Technician provides sleep care services to patients in accordance with the provider’s direction and established protocols to perform Polysomnograms (PSG), Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLT), Maintenance Wakefulness Tests (MWT) and Unattended Sleep Studies. Must acquire and maintain special technical skills and medical knowledge to render quality patient care. A polysomnographic technician will stay in this status until they can fulfill the entire job functions listed below independently and are registered in polysomnography.   

During the time that the technician is not registered in polysomnography and unable to work independently, they will work under the supervision of a registered polysomnographic technologist. If a supervising technologist is unavailable, the technician may need to be utilized in a different role.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.

Minimum Required:

• Graduate of or currently enrolled in a CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) accredited polysomnographic technology program OR

• Graduate of or currently enrolled in a CAAHEP accredited electroneurodiagnostic or respiratory care program with a polysomnographic add on program OR

• Able to qualify under ANY of the following 5 Eligible Pathways as defined by the BRPT for RPSGT Exam Eligibility. See also details at https://www.brpt.org/rpsgt/eligibility/.

1. Clinical Experience. 960 hours of experience and completion of a STAR-designated Self-Study education program

2. Healthcare Credential. 960 hours of experience and a healthcare credential (see link above, Pathway 2, for acceptable credentials)

3. CAAHEP/CoARC Student. Graduate of an accredited polysomnography e