Job Description:
Full Time, Part Time, & PRN RPSGT positions available. 7pm-7am. We currently have openings for Registered and Licensed Polysomnographic Technologist.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Must hold active RPSGT, Tennessee Polysomnography License, and CPR Certified. Collect, analyze, and integrate patient information in order to identify and meet the patient-specific needs (physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history).Determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols. Review the patient’s history and verify the medical order. Follow sleep center protocols related to the sleep study. When patient arrives, verify identification, collect documents and obtain consent for the study. Explain the procedure and orient the patient for either in center or home sleep apnea testing. Provide age appropriate patient education. Select appropriate equipment and calibrate for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments, if necessary. Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards. Perform routine positive airway pressure (PAP) interface fitting and desensitization Qualifications and SkillsMust hold active RPSGT, Tennessee Polysomnography License, and CPR Certified.
