Polysomnographic Technician

Care New England Health System; Warwick; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Warwick is seeking a Sleep Lab Technician to evaluate polysomnography data and prepare reports for physicians. The ideal candidate will have vocational training and certification as a Registered Polysomnography Technologist, with responsibilities including scoring sleep records and assisting in patient education. This is a critical role for improving sleep health in the community.

Qualifications

• One year of related experience or equivalent is required.
• Registered Polysomnography Technologist certification is also required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate PSG and MSLT recordings.
• Score polysomnograms for sleep stages.
• Analyze apneas and arousals.
• Provide in-service education as needed.

Skills

Polysomnography scoring

Data interpretation

Patient communication

Education

Vocational/technical training

Job description

Performs the duties of a Sleep Lab Technician, scores sleep records of patients, and prepares reports for physician interpretation.

Responsibilities

1. Performs duties of a Sleep Lab Technician and evaluates PSG and MSLT recordings. Generates computerized PSG reports.
2. Interprets raw data: scores polysomnograms for sleep stages using standardized criteria, computes parameters such as sleep latency, sleep efficiency, and percentage of sleep stages, and analyzes apneas and arousals (muscle and spontaneous).
3. Determines heart rate ranges for waking and sleeping stages. Identifies and quantifies abnormalities in cardiac activity and respiration. Recognizes normal and abnormal patterns, artifacts, and sleep/wake stages.
4. Assists with marketing the sleep lab to the outside community and staff physicians.
5. Provides information to medical staff regarding test capabilities and requirements to increase knowledge of polysomnographic testing. Provides in-service education as needed.
6. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications and Specifications

Vocational/technical training and a minimum of one year of related experience or equivalent are required. Registered Polysomnography Technologist certification is also required.

Physical Environment

The job typically requires work involving eye/hand/foot coordination throughout most of the workday.

About Care New England

Care New England Health System and its member institutions—including Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group—are trusted organizations advancing medical research, attracting top specialists, and providing innovative health programs.

Disability and Equal Opportunity Statements

Applicants and incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations, as determined by the organization.

Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Ethics Statement

Employees must conduct themselves in accordance with organizational ethical standards, including hospital policies, mission, vision, and values.