Polysomnographic Technician Full-time Nights

Cape-Fear-Valley-Medical-Center-; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center is seeking a Polysomnographic Technician for its Sleep Center in Fayetteville, NC. This role involves performing polysomnography, PAP fittings, data collection, and patient care during night shifts.

The ideal candidate will have an accredited polysomnography program completion, strong knowledge of AASM standards, and excellent teamwork and communication skills to support sleep diagnostics and patient education.

Qualifications

• Accredited polysomnography program completion required or equivalent pathway identified by certifying Board.
• Knowledge of AASM standards and sleep study protocols.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for patient education.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and integrate patient information to meet individual needs.
• Explain pre-testing, testing, and post-testing procedures to patients.
• Prepare and calibrate equipment to ensure proper functioning.
• Apply electrodes and sensors according to published standards.
• Score sleep stages and clinical events per AASM guidelines.

Skills

Polysomnography

Polysomnographic data collection

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Education

Associate's degree in polysomnography

Tools

Polysomnography equipment

Job description

FacilityCape Fear Valley Medical CenterLocationFayetteville, North CarolinaDepartmentSleep CenterJob FamilyAllied HealthWork ShiftNights (United States of America)SummaryProvides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services or patient care and education. Can perform the duties defined for a Polysomnographic Technician and may provide oversight of other staff.Major Job FunctionsThe following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:Collect, analyze and integrate patient information to identify and meet the patient-specific needsExplain pre-testing, testing, and post-testing proceduresPrepare and calibrate equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and adjust if necessaryApply electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standardsPerform appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and adjust if necessaryPerform positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fittingFollow procedural protocols to ensure collection of appropriate dataFollow \"lights out\" procedures to establish and document baseline valuesPerform Polysomnographic data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free and adjust, if necessaryDocument routine observations including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and significant events to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic resultsFollow \"lights on\" procedures to verify integrity of collected data and complete the data collection processScore sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelinesScore clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals etc.) utilizing American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) standards.Assist with routine equipment care and maintenance and inventory evaluationOther duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsThe following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:Education and Formal Training:High school diploma or equivalent requiredSuccessful completion of an accredited educational program leading to an Associate’s degree with an emphasis in polysomnography required OR successful completion of one of the remaining four eligible pathways identified by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (clinical experience, healthcare credential, focused training or international option) requiredBLS requiredWork Experience:Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:Computer proficiencyEffective communication, social skills, and excellent customer serviceCritical thinking skills and follow directions accuratelyStrong teamwork capabilitiesKnowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patientsPhysical Requirements:Frequently required to standUse hands to finger, handle, or feelReach with hands and armsClimb or balanceTalk or hearOccasionally required to walk, sit, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlRegularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 poundsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focusMay be exposed to chemical vapors such as acetone, ether, or glutaraldehyde and may result in skin contact with these substancesMay be exposed to infectious agents including blood-borne pathogens#CFVH2025Required Licenses and CertificationsRPSGT - Board Registered Polysomnographic TechnologistsCape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity