Polysom-RRT
Core
Performs diagnostic sleep studies to evaluate and treat patients with sleep disorders.
Role type
Polysomnographic Technologist
Builds
Diagnostic sleep study reports and clinical documentation
Domain
Healthcare / Sleep Medicine
Required skills
Polysomnography, EEG/EKG monitoring, respiratory event detection, oximetry monitoring, patient monitoring, equipment calibration, medical documentation, patient consent procedures
Preferred skills
Sleep study scoring, clinical sleep education
Technologies
Polysomnography equipment, EEG, EKG, Oximetry monitors
Responsibilities
Perform high-quality polysomnograms, utilize testing montages to detect sleep architecture and respiratory abnormalities, perform equipment pre- and post-testing calibrations, obtain patient consent for video/audio recording, complete pre- and post-sleep questionnaires, document patient sleep history and clinical notes, detect and record sleep hygiene problems, file and store medical data according to policy