Polysomnographic Technologist

Requirements of the Polysomnographic Technologist:

• For Polysomnographic Technologists, certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (RPSGT) or the RRT-SDS credential is required.

• Minimum 1 year of experience performing PSGs and/or MSLTs.  Scoring proficiency is desirable.

• Current BLS for Healthcare Provider certification is required.

Benefits:

• Compensation in the range of $29-37 based on qualifications, experience and shift. 

• Convenient location in South Portland, Maine

• For eligible part-time positions, benefits may include:

• Accrued, paid time off

• Paid holidays

• 401K retirement plan with 3% minimum company contribution

• Profit-sharing plan (additional, discretionary contribution to retirement plan)

• Health, dental, disability, life, and vision insurance (eligibility based on regular hours worked)

Responsibilities of the Polysomnographic Technologist:

• Review the patient’s history and verify the medical order.

• Verify patient identification, collect documents, and obtain consent for the study.

• Collect, analyze, and integrate patient information to identify and meet patient-specific needs (physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history).

• Follow sleep center protocols or physician order. 

• Explain the procedure and orient the patient for in-center testing.

• Provide age-appropriate patient education.

• Select appropriate equipment and calibrate for testing to determine proper functioning and adjust if necessary. 

• Apply electrodes and sensors according to protocol or generally accepted standards.

• Perform diagnostic polysomnography.

• Perform routine positive airway pressure (PAP) interface fitting and desensitization.

• Perform CPAP/Bi-level/ASV titration studies. 

• Perform MSLT/MWT.

• Score studies in accordance with AASM standards.

• Properly clean and disinfect equipment.