Sleep Tech / Polysomnographic Technologist or Technician

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POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC TECHNICIAN

JOB SUMMARY

The Polysomnographic Technician provides sleep care services to patients in accordance with the provider’s direction and established protocols to perform Polysomnograms (PSG), Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLT), Maintenance Wakefulness Tests (MWT) and Unattended Sleep Studies. Must acquire and maintain special technical skills and medical knowledge to render quality patient care. A polysomnographic technician will stay in this status until they can fulfill the entire job functions listed below independently and are registered in polysomnography.   

During the time that the technician is not registered in polysomnography and unable to work independently, they will work under the supervision of a registered polysomnographic technologist. If a supervising technologist is unavailable, the technician may need to be utilized in a different role.

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Mon-Fri; variable hours

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.

Minimum Required:

• Graduate of or currently enrolled in a CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) accredited polysomnographic technology program OR

• Graduate of or currently enrolled in a CAAHEP accredited electroneurodiagnostic or respiratory care program with a polysomnographic add on program OR

• Able to qualify under ANY of the following 5 Eligible Pathways as defined by the BRPT for RPSGT Exam Eligibility. See also details at https://www.brpt.org/rpsgt/eligibility/.

1. Clinical Experience. 960 hours of experience and completion of a STAR-designated Self-Study education program

2. Healthcare Credential. 960 hours of experience and a healthcare credential (see link above, Pathway 2, for acceptable credentials)

3. CAAHEP/CoARC Student. Graduate of an accredited polysomnography education program

4. Focused Training. 960 hours of experience and completion of a STAR-designated Focused education, or a combination of Self-Study and Focused 2 education

5. International Option. International candidates with at least 960 hours of experience

Preferred/Optional: Associate degree with emphasis in polysomnography, respiratory care or electroneurodiagnostic technology.

EXPERIENCE 

Minimum Required: None

Preferred/Optional: Previous experience as a polysomnographic technician or two years’ experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, Certified Respiratory Technician or Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES 

The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position.  Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.

Minimum Required:  Basic Life Support (BLS) awarded by the American Heart Association.

Preferred/Optional: Highly encouraged to become a registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (BRPT).

POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGIST

JOB SUMMARY

The Polysomnographic Technologist provides sleep care services to patients in accordance with the provider’s direction and established protocols to independently preform Polysomnograms (PSG), Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance Wakefulness Test (MWT) and Unattended Sleep Studies. Must acquire and maintain special technical skills and medical knowledge to render quality patient care.

WORK SHIFT

Mon-Fri; variable hours

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.

Minimum Required: None

Preferred/Optional: Graduate of a CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) accredited polysomnographic technology program.

EXPERIENCE 

Minimum Required: One year experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Certified Respiratory Technician (CRT), Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist (END) or Polysomnographic Technologist.

Preferred/Optional: Two years’ experience as a Polysomnographic Technologist.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES 

The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position.  Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.

Minimum Required: Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (BRPT) as a registered polysomnographic technologist (RPSGT) Basic Life Support (BLS) awarded by the American Heart Association.

Preferred/Optional: None

Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare.  Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.

Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid.  This is a condition of employment.  Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program.

Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.