Formal Education / Training:

1. Earned a Polysomnographic Technologist diploma or degree from a college or university.

2. RPSGT or 1 year of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist experience.

3. TN State License Polysomnographic Technologist

4. BLS

Workplace Experience:

Diagnostic Services

Equipment and Skills Training:

• Computerized Polysomnographic Testing Equipment; CPAP; Network Computer System; Pulse Oximetry; Oxygen Titration

Physical Environment:

Sleep Center

Physical Effort:

• Able to communicate in English both verbally and legibly
• Able to sit/stand/walk for up to ten hours a day.

Key Results

• Prepares patient physically and psychologically for testing, and provides emotional support.
• Performs procedures according to ENT Specialists of Nashville Standards.
• Documents actions taken and patient’s response.
• Provides patient with discharge instructions.
• Prepare completed test for interpretation.
• Prepares and maintains exam room for procedures.
• Maintains equipment and notifies Clinical Coordinator/Maintenance of needed repairs. Notifies Clinical Coordinator of supply needs.
• Attends in-services and other educational programs.
• Assist with the orientation and training of new personnel.
• Demonstrates responsibility for assigned communications or special assignments.
• Communicate outcomes and opportunities for improvement in the sleep lab care delivery team/system.
• Maintain position specific qualifications.