Polysomnographic Technologist
Core
Performs polysomnographic testing, equipment calibration, and sleep study data scoring in a clinical sleep lab environment.
Role type
Clinical polysomnographic technologist
Builds
Sleep study data and patient reports
Domain
Healthcare / Sleep Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Polysomnographic testing, electrode application, physiologic calibration, sleep stage scoring, clinical event documentation, equipment maintenance
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Polysomnography equipment, Positive airway pressure (PAP) devices
Responsibilities
Gathers and analyzes patient information; Registers patients and verifies insurance/demographics; Prepares and calibrates testing equipment; Applies electrodes and sensors; Performs PAP mask fitting; Conducts polysomnographic data acquisition and monitors signal quality; Scores sleep stages and clinical events under supervision; Completes accurate reports under supervision; Assists with clerical duties and performance improvement programs.
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior