Polysomnographic Technician
Core
Performs and scores polysomnographic sleep studies to diagnose sleep disorders.
Role type
Polysomnographic Technician
Builds
Sleep study data and diagnostic reports
Domain
Healthcare / Sleep Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Polysomnographic data acquisition, electrode application, sleep stage scoring, clinical event scoring, equipment calibration, patient registration, positive airway pressure mask fitting
Preferred skills
Associate's Degree
Technologies
Polysomnography equipment, sleep lab monitoring systems
Responsibilities
Apply electrodes and sensors according to standards; perform physiologic calibrations; monitor study-tracing quality; score sleep and wake stages; score clinical events; compile data for reports; assist with clerical duties like scheduling and supply ordering.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on clinical staff