Sleep Technologist A sleep technologist works under general supervision of the medical director or designee to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders including in center sleep testing; diagnostic and therapeutic interventions; comprehensive patient care; and direct patient education. A sleep technologist is able to perform the duties defined for a sleep technician and is able to provide oversight of other sleep center staff. The sleep technologist is credentialed in sleep technology.
Job Requirements:- Minimum Education
- Associates degree or Graduate accredited respiratory program or Completion of A STEP Program or Completion of a Certified Sleep Program
- Minimum Work Experience
- No prior experience required
- Required Licenses/CertificationsRPSGT; or; CPSGT; or RST through BRPT; or CRT/RRT with SDS credentials from NBRC; or completion of A-Step (completion within 1 year of hire date); and/or eligible to sit for RST boards
- Required Skills; Knowledge; and Abilities
- Sleep study preparation and set-upSleep study procedures
- Use of recording units
- Maintains professional appearance and decorum at all times
- Compose applicable policies and procedures
- Compose letters/memorandums
- Coordinates meetings and schedules
- Proofread documents
- Research information
- Schedule appointments
- Answers phones
- Conducts patient follow-ups
- Compile statistics
- Able to perform EEG recordings for on call and STAT EEG'sDesignated DriverNoOSHA Category1 - High Risk
