**Polysomnographic Technologist Responsibilities**
- Conducts polysomnographic evaluations (PSGs) multiple sleep latency tests (MSLTs) and maintenance of wakefulness tests (MWTs) as per physician directives.
**Skills and Competencies**
- Proficient in reading writing and verbal communication in English.
- Familiar with personal computer operations and relevant software applications such as electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Committed to maintaining consistent and punctual attendance at the designated worksite.
**Physical Mental and Environmental Demands**
- Capable of frequent standing walking bending squatting reaching and stretching.
- Exhibits physical agility and rapid response capabilities to meet unexpected patient care requirements.
- Requires sufficient auditory and visual acuity including color perception.
- Possesses fine motor skills and coordinated eye-hand capabilities for object manipulation.
- Competent in employing proper body mechanics for assisting patients with ambulation and transfers between bed chair or wheelchair.
- Ability to lift weights up to 75 pounds may be necessary.
- Must adhere to standard precautions due to potential exposure to biohazards including blood and bodily fluids.
- Effective communication skills are essential encompassing reading writing and spoken interactions both in-person and via telephone.
- May involve intermittent use of a personal computer.
**Qualifications**
**Education/Certifications/Licenses/Degrees**
- Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) credential required.
**Experience**- Minimum of two years as a sleep technician in a clinical sleep laboratory setting.
- A minimum of one year of experience as a respiratory therapist with an RPSGT or SDS credential in an acute care hospital environment.
**Polysomnographic Technologist Responsibilities**- Conducts polysomnographic evaluations (PSGs) multiple sleep latency tests (MSLTs) and maintenance of wakefulness tests (MWTs) as per physician directives.**Skills and Competencies**- Proficient in reading writing and verbal communication in English...
**Polysomnographic Technologist Responsibilities**
- Conducts polysomnographic evaluations (PSGs) multiple sleep latency tests (MSLTs) and maintenance of wakefulness tests (MWTs) as per physician directives.
**Skills and Competencies**
- Proficient in reading writing and verbal communication in English.
- Familiar with personal computer operations and relevant software applications such as electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Committed to maintaining consistent and punctual attendance at the designated worksite.
**Physical Mental and Environmental Demands**
- Capable of frequent standing walking bending squatting reaching and stretching.
- Exhibits physical agility and rapid response capabilities to meet unexpected patient care requirements.
- Requires sufficient auditory and visual acuity including color perception.
- Possesses fine motor skills and coordinated eye-hand capabilities for object manipulation.
- Competent in employing proper body mechanics for assisting patients with ambulation and transfers between bed chair or wheelchair.
- Ability to lift weights up to 75 pounds may be necessary.
- Must adhere to standard precautions due to potential exposure to biohazards including blood and bodily fluids.
- Effective communication skills are essential encompassing reading writing and spoken interactions both in-person and via telephone.
- May involve intermittent use of a personal computer.
**Qualifications**
**Education/Certifications/Licenses/Degrees**
- Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) credential required.
**Experience**- Minimum of two years as a sleep technician in a clinical sleep laboratory setting.
- A minimum of one year of experience as a respiratory therapist with an RPSGT or SDS credential in an acute care hospital environment.
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