Part Time Sleep Technologist

• Operates polysomnographic recording equipment used to record and evaluate sleep/wake disorders.

• Performs monitoring that includes transcutaneous and End-Tidal CO₂ measurements.

• Scores polysomnographic recordings in preparation for physician interpretation.

• Performs additional related duties as required.

Equipment and Supplies

• Operates and calibrates polysomnographic equipment to ensure accurate recordings.

Patient Care and Advocacy

• Reviews patient medical charts and confirms physician orders and required protocols.

• Interviews patients to assess:

  • Current sleep patterns

  • Medication allergies and conditions

  • Current medications

  • Alcohol or caffeine intake on the day of the test

• Performs research studies according to protocol which may include:

  • Full 10/20 EEG recordings

  • Assisting with development or documentation of research protocols

• Completes necessary patient processing and documentation procedures.

• Applies and removes electrodes and monitoring equipment used in polysomnography including:

  • EKG

  • EMG

  • EOG

  • Airflow monitors

  • Oximetry sensors

• Fits and troubleshoots PAP masks to improve patient comfort and therapy effectiveness.

• Applies and titrates respiratory therapies according to physician orders and protocols including:

  • CPAP

  • BiPAP

  • Adaptive Servo Ventilation (ASV)

  • AVAPS / iVAPS / AVAPS AE titrations

  • Supplemental oxygen when required

• Utilizes advanced titration techniques and interprets patient tidal volume and pressure support needs particularly in patients with complex respiratory conditions such as:

  • Chronic respiratory insufficiency

  • Chronic respiratory failure

  • Chronic hypoventilation

  • Neuromuscular diseases

  • COPD

• Educates patients on the proper use of CPAP/BiPAP equipment.

• Monitors sleep recordings including patient positioning and sleep pathology recognition.

• Identifies and records clinical and physiological sleep events.

• Accurately scores polysomnographic studies for physician review.

Professional Development

• Works with management to develop a professional development plan.

• Attends educational in-services and training sessions as appropriate.

Safety Security and Health

• Cleans and disinfects equipment used directly on patients.

• Monitors patients for adverse events and responds according to established protocols.

Staff Resource

• Assists with orientation and training of new staff within the sleep laboratory.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent (degree preferred).

• One year of related experience.

• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) certification required.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.