Job Summary
The role involves executing both in-center and out-of-center sleep studies, with responsibilities including evaluating patient charts and orders, applying the necessary electrodes and sensors in accordance with AASM guidelines, and offering patient care alongside educational support. The position also requires precise analysis and scoring of sleep studies, managing associated equipment and inventory, while fulfilling monthly AASM ISR scoring competency standards.
Responsibilities
- Conduct sleep studies both in-center and out-of-center.
- Review patient charts and orders for accuracy.
- Apply electrodes and sensors following AASM guidelines.
- Provide care and education to patients regarding procedures.
- Accurately analyze and score sleep studies.
- Maintain sleep study equipment and manage inventory effectively.
- Meet monthly AASM ISR scoring competency requirements.
Qualifications
- A high school diploma is mandatory.
- Registered Sleep Technologist (RPSGT) certification is required.
- Graduation from a CAAHEP- or CoARC-accredited polysomnography program is preferred.
- Understanding of sleep study procedures and the related equipment is essential.
- CPR certification compliant with AHA standards must be obtained within 30 days of employment.
- Additional credentials such as BLS, CRTT, RPSGT, or RRT may be beneficial.
