The Polysomnographer performs sleep studies according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and the American Association of Sleep Technologists (AAST) standards to measure electrical activity of a patient's brain waves and other physiological variables. Uses digital polysomnographic equipment to record physiologic variables which aid physician in diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders.
Education Must complete one of the following: - Board Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or - Graduate of a polysomnography program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education (CAAHEP) or - Completed A-STEP training with a Certificate of completion, or - Respiratory therapy graduate with A-STEP certification or equivalent American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) recognized polysomnography certification.
Certification, Registration & Licensure Certification required to obtain: BCLS before working independently Registration required to obtain: Board Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (PSGT) within 2 years of hire date.
Experience Must have two years' experience on nights and is comfortable with sleep stages and respiratory events.
Responsibilities?
Handing out HST's, cleaning and downloading units when returned and scoring HST study.
?Scoring night studies
?Mask fittings
?Collects and maintains demographic information, study data and consents in the patient's chart.
?Communicates pertinent clinical observations to physician or other appropriate parties using multiple communication modalities.
?Maintains a clean workspace, performs room preview before patients arrive