Clinical Polysomnographic Technician
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Job Responsibilities

• Review patient medical records to confirm and interpret sleep study orders, ensuring alignment with clinical indications and appropriate study protocols

• Explain the sleep study process, including setup and monitoring procedures, to patients and caregivers; answer questions to promote comfort and cooperation

• Prepare and apply electrodes, sensors, and other monitoring equipment following AASM guidelines and organizational protocols

• Initiate and perform overnight polysomnographic recordings, including diagnostic, titration, and split-night studies, in compliance with policy and AASM standards

• Continuously observe and analyze sleep stages, breathing patterns, cardiac activity, limb movements, and other physiological data; intervene as needed

• Administer CPAP, BiPAP, or other respiratory therapies during titration or split-night studies according to physician orders and patient response

• Document observations, interventions, and patient behaviors during the study in real time; ensure all data is recorded accurately

• Wake the patient upon study completion, remove all sensors and electrodes, and assist with post-study hygiene and comfort as needed

• Score collected data using AASM scoring manual guidelines, prioritizing accuracy and timeliness

• Participate in monthly inter-scorer reliability activities to ensure consistency and accuracy in scoring

• Notify the Medical Director, Clinical Manager, or Physician Assistant of any significant or adverse changes in the patient's condition during the study

• Assist in the orientation and training of new technicians by demonstrating procedures and sharing knowledge

Position Qualifications

Minimum Required:

• Associates Degree or Certification from an Accredited School in Polysomnography or Respiratory Therapy.
• NY State License: Registered Polysomnographic Technician OR Respiratory Therapist
• Receive CPR within one (1) week of start date.

Preferred:

• Previous experience in Sleep Medicine.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in an office environment that requires working in proximity to other employees and patients.
• The office is air conditioned as well as heated.
• Exposure to equipment cleaning solutions and disinfectants is possible.
• Be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Work in a dark environment/low light.
• Occasionally work alone.

Age of Patients Served

• School Age: 6 to 12 Years
• Adolescent: 13 to 17 Years
• Early Adulthood: 18 to 45 Years
• Middle Adult: 46 to 59 Years
• Late Adult: 60 to 79 Years
• Elderly: 80+ Years

HIPAA Roles-Based Access to Patient Information

• Clinical - Access to patient information that is not restricted (an example of restricted information is ARU) - Level 3.