Polysomnographic Technician - Neurology

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Sleep Technician to operate and evaluate overnight polysomnograms under medical supervision.

The role involves setting up recording equipment, ensuring artifact-free tracings, and titrating CPAP/BIPAP therapy while monitoring patient safety. The candidate should have ASTEP or CPSGT credentials or equivalent, or six months of sleep lab experience, with a strong focus on patient education, data interpretation, and adherence to safety standards in a

Qualifications

• Successful completion of ASTEP or equivalent sleep technology program associated with a state licensed or nationally accredited educational facility OR minimum of six months experience as sleep trainee with documented proficiency in all required competencies OR holds CPSGT credential or equivalent.
• CPAP/BiPAP setup and scoring according to standard parameters.
• Experience with polsomnograms, HSATs and CPAP/BIPAP titration.
• Ability to recognize sleep pathology and respond to safety concerns in a lab setting.

Responsibilities

• Sets up, calibrates and monitors recording equipment for PSG, MSLT, NPT and BIPAP/CPAP titration.
• Greets and interviews patients regarding medications, caffeine/alcohol, and sleep patterns.
• Prepares for high-risk situations and assists with coordination of care.
• Answers patients' questions and explains testing procedures.
• Handles paperwork and data entry for insurance and scheduling.
• Records clinical events and interprets polysomnogram data.
• Prepares HSATs and educates patients on HSAT procedures and data scoring.
• Ensures safety, infection control and equipment maintenance in the lab.
• Schedules appointments and manages lab inventory and supplies.

Skills

BiPAP

CPAP

Data interpretation

Equipment maintenance

Troubleshooting

Patient education

Sleep medicine

Supervision

Onsite training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ASTEP or CPSGT credential or equivalent

Job description

Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63144

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Technician works under medical supervision to perform and evaluate overnight polysomnograms. This individual will function under general medical supervision of a sleep technologist and/or the medical director or designee, to safely operate sophisticated medical equipment to record sleep/wake physiology. The application of recording devices to the patient, cleaning/sterilization of equipment and monitoring of polysomnograms are essential duties of the technician. In addition, the technician must recognize sleep pathology when it occurs in the laboratory and respond with the appropriate inventions to ensure safety.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Sets up, calibrates and monitors recording equipment necessary for PSG, MSLT, NPT and Certified Public AccountantP/BIPAP to ensure artifact free tracings.
• Greets and interviews patients to access current medications, recent caffeine or alcohol ingestion and current sleep patterns. Ensures that all required data is collected.
• Prepares for patient's high-risk situations, cardiac or pulmonary problems.
• Answers patient's questions and explains testing procedure.
• Prepares and files paperwork (insurance) to be entered in the computer.
• Recognizes and records clinical and physiological relevant events.
• Titrates CPAP/BIPAP and other forms of therapy.
• Detects and corrects equipment malfunctions.
• Interprets polysomnogram data.
• Prepares home sleep apnea tests (HSAT), educate patients on HSAT procedures and use, download and score data according to AASM parameters.
• Complies with applicable laws, regulations, standards and policies regarding safety and infection control.
• Schedules appointments for inpatients and outpatients.
• Checks inventories and order supplies as needed.
• Handles phone calls, answers questions for patients and physicians.
• Assists with general maintenance and organization of the lab area.

Working Conditions

Job Location/Working Conditions Normal office environment

Physical Effort Typically sitting at a desk or table

Equipment Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications / Professional Licenses

Accredited Sleep Technologist Education Program (A-STEP) - American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Accredited Sleep Technologist Education Program (A-STEP) - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT), A-STEP - Accredited Sleep Technologist Education Program, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation - American Heart Association, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation - American Red Cross, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation - American Trauma Event Management

Work Experience

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills

Not Applicable

Driver's License

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications

Successful completion of ASTEP or equivalent sleep technology program associated with a state licensed or nationally accredited educational facility OR minimum of six months experience as sleep trainee with documented proficiency in all required competencies OR holds Certified Polysomnographic Technician (CPSGT) credential or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

Education

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications / Professional Licenses

• Certified Polysomnographic Technician (CPSGT) - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT)

Work Experience

• Sleep Disorders Facility (1 Year)

Skills

BiPAP, CPAP, Data Interpretations, Equipment Maintenance, Equipment Operations, Onsite Training, Patient Education, Polysomnographs, Sleep Disorders, Sleep Medicine, Supervision, Supplies Management, Troubleshooting

Grade

C08-H

Salary Range

$21.33 - $31.98 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

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