Polysomnographic Technician - West Penn Hospital, Casual

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a polysomnography technician to perform polysomnograms and MSLTs under licensed medical direction, contributing to diagnostic evaluation of sleep disorders.

The role requires an associate degree in respiratory therapy, completion of a polysomnography program, and CPR certification, with familiarity of EEG basics and credential options such as RPSGT/CRT/RRT or LPN.

Qualifications

• Minimum sleep study testing experience.
• CPR – American Heart Association certification.
• Graduate of polysomnography course or sleep lab training program.
• Basic EEG course and related credentials.

Responsibilities

• Performs polysomnograms and MSLTs according to guidelines and policy.
• Maintains calibration, quality control and analysis of equipment.
• Organizes workload and schedules patient testing efficiently.
• Assists with billing documentation and department records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sleep study experience

CPR certified

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Polysomnography program graduate / sleep lab training

Basic EEG course

Job description

Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Performs all functions related to polysomnographic exams and multiple sleep latency testing to provide comprehensive diagnostic evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. Functions under licensed medical direction.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs all polysomnograms and MSLTs according to clinical practice guidelines, as well as departmental policy and procedures. (70%)
• Maintains proper calibration, quality control and analysis of all polysomnographic equipment. (10%)
• Organizes and prioritizes workload and scheduling of patient testing in an efficient and effective manner. (10%)
• Assists with billing documentation and maintains department records according to departmental policy/procedure. (10%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Preferred Sleep study testing experience.
• Additional Employment Requirements: CPR – American Heart Association.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• Graduate of polysomnography course or completion of an approved sleep lab training program.
• Basic EEG course.
• RPSGT, CRT, RRT or LPN.

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