Polysomnographic Technician
Core
Conduct diagnostic and therapeutic sleep studies, monitor patients during sleep, and manage sleep-disordered breathing interventions.
Role type
Clinical polysomnographic technician
Builds
Diagnostic sleep study data and therapeutic interventions for patients with sleep disorders
Domain
Healthcare / Sleep Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Polysomnographic technician program completion, RPSGT credentialing, BLS certification, patient education, clinical event documentation, equipment setup and monitoring, intervention implementation
Preferred skills
Previous experience in sleep medicine
Technologies
Polysomnography equipment, bilevel positive airway pressure devices, supplemental oxygen systems
Responsibilities
Perform diagnostic and therapeutic sleep studies, observe and document sleep stages and clinical events, verify data integrity, implement interventions like CPAP or oxygen, educate patients on procedures, identify and resolve safety concerns