Polysomnographer (part-time nights)

POSITION SPECIFICS
Title:  Polysomnographer
FTE:  0.6 FTE (48 hours per 2-week pay period)
Schedule: 7:00pm – 7:00am
Holiday Rotation:  None
Weekend Rotation:  None
On Call Requirements:  None
 
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for conducting comprehensive Polysomnography and Home Sleep Apnea Testing (HSAT) to include: patient preparation, monitoring, analyzing, titrating (including BPAP/Complex), and scoring sleep studies in accordance with AASM standards.
 
POSITION TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Verify insurance information, including pre-authorizations, and insure all clinical prerequisites are met prior to arranging testing. 
2. Coordinate patient scheduling for in-lab and home-based testing; provide comprehensive education regarding the study process.
3. Educate patients on the principles and therapeutic benefits of PAP therapy including CPAP, Bi-level, and Adaptive Servo-Ventilation (ASV).
4. Measure and apply sensors for a full clinical montage (EEG, EOG, EMG, ECG, and respiratory effort) according to AASM standards.
5. Perform specialized mask fitting and desensitization to ensure patient comfort and therapy compliance.
6. Recognize and document respiratory events in real-time to initiate PAP titration protocols when clinical criteria are met.
7. Titrate Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) and Bi-level therapy (including Complex/ASV) to achieve optimal therapeutic results.
8. Analyze and mark Periodic Leg Movements (PLM’s), Cardiac arrhythmias, and other physiological events.
9. Score sleep studies, including sleep staging, arousals, and all respiratory and movement events, according to the current AASM Scoring Manual rules. Generate a comprehensive technical summary and preliminary report for physician interpretation.
10. Support the Home Sleep Apnea Testing (HSAT) program, including patient instruction, device dispensing, and data download.   
11. Assist with departmental Quality Assurance (QA) metrics, execute data entry, and coordinate with home care providers for therapeutic set-ups.
12. Participate in monthly safety inspections and biological calibrations on all PSG and PAP equipment; maintain clinical inventory and report equipment malfunctions via appropriate channels.

• Required: Successful completion of a polysomnography program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) program with the polysomnography specialty option or A-STEP introductory program and modules
• Preferred: None

• Required: Minimum of 1–2 years of clinical experience performing and scoring polysomnography.
• Preferred: 3 -5 years of experience with Cadwell Easy III or similar digital PSG platforms; proven experience in scoring and advanced PAP titration (Bilevel/ASV).

• Required: Registered Polysomnographic Technologist certification (RPSGT) within one year from hire date.
• Preferred: None

• Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 3 months of hire
• Preferred: None

1. Competitive health and dental insurance options
2. Flexible paid time off to balance work and life
3. Retirement plan with immediate vesting and employer match
4. Discounted membership to our state-of-the-art fitness facility
5. Generous tuition reimbursement
6. Employer provided life and disability insurance
7. Free parking at facility