BLS certification is required within 30 days of employment.
Ability to work independently for extended periods.
Responsibilities
Perform various polysomnograms and other sleep-disorders testing under the direction of the Sleep Center Medical Director.
Attach electrodes, monitor patients throughout sleep studies, document observations, collect data, and report the information to the physician.
Perform continuous positive airway pressure titration and oxygen therapy.
Score reports and complete assigned quality and performance improvement activities.
Provide patient education.
Follow standards, regulations, and policies established by the Joint Commission, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and other regulatory bodies.
Desired Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited polysomnography program.
At least two years of experience in a full-service sleep disorders center.
Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists, or registry eligibility.
DUTIES:
Performs various polysomnograms or other sleep disorders testing under the direction of the Sleep Center Medical Director. Responsible for attaching electrodes and monitoring patients and monitoring throughout the sleep study, documenting observations, collecting data, and reporting this information to the physician. Responsible for CPAP titration and oxygen therapy, scoring reports, and assigned quality and performance improvement activities. It will provide patient education and follow standards, regulations, and policies set forth by the Joint Commission, CMS, AASM, and other regulating bodies.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A graduate of an accredited polysomnography program and at least two years' experience in a full-service sleep disorders center are desired.
Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (or be registry eligible). BLS also required within 30 days of employment.
Must have the ability to work well alone for extended periods.