Job Description

This position: 

• Performs sleep study examinations in a professional manner; recorded clearly with appropriate montages and relevant technical information on each recording.
• Applies suitable electrodes on predetermined measured positions on the patient’s head; performs impedance test to each electrode to check performance.
• Calibrates and adjusts the Sleep instrument before each exam, and again at end of exam to demonstrate effects of filter and sensitivity changes made during exam.
• Selects predetermined electrode combinations as well as special combinations required by the case under study. Recognizes tracing problems and makes needed adjustments. Uses activation techniques appropriate to individual tests.
• Obtains standard recording, recognizes problems, and takes appropriate steps to eliminate them.
• Performs scoring for sleep studies, including respirations and EMG scoring
• Abstracts relevant information from the patient’s clinical record and obtain additional information by questioning. Records comments per hour for sleep studies.
• Performs laboratory exams bedside and in the laboratory.
• After each exam, cleans work station and prepares for next exam.
• Maintains appropriate records, and keeps up with filing on daily basis.
• Fills out and forwards charge slips for billing purposes as required.
• Keeps Sleep Lab Director and Medical Director well informed of any issues or concerns in the sleep lab

1 Certification by Board of Registered Poloysomnographic Technologists as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist is preferred; may be obtained within 12 months of hire.

2 Must have current BLS upon hire. 

3 Must be able to work independently since often alone with the sleeping patients 

Shift: 8 Hours a day 40 hours a week

Pay range: According to experience Yearly/ Annually Sign on bonus, Full relocation Package and benefits