Polysomnographic Technician - West Penn Hospital, Casual

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Sleep Technologist to perform polysomnograms and multiple sleep latency tests under licensed medical direction. This role conducts comprehensive diagnostic studies and ensures accurate data collection.

Responsibilities include calibrating equipment, organizing patient testing schedules, and assisting with billing documentation in accordance with department policies. A Respiratory Therapy Associate degree with polysomnography training is preferred, along with

Qualifications

• Sleep study testing experience preferred.
• CPR certification (American Heart Association).
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Background Clearance Certificate.
• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy with polysomnography training.
• Basic EEG course completed.
• RPSGT, CRT, RRT or LPN credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs polysomnography exams and MSSTs according to guidelines and department policy; may score results.
• Maintains calibration, quality control and analysis of polysomnographic equipment.
• Organizes and prioritizes workload and scheduling of patient testing.
• Assists with billing documentation and maintains department records.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Sleep study testing

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Polysomnography course or sleep lab training program

Basic EEG course

RPSGT/CRT/RRT or LPN

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. May score test results. (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

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.

Disclaimer

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

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