Polysomnographic Technologist - Neurology

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Polysomnographic Technologist in Neurology to operate overnight polysomnograms under medical supervision.

You will set up recording devices, monitor tracings, and supervise other technicians in a high-quality lab environment. Responsibilities include data interpretation, patient interviews, equipment maintenance, and ensuring patient safety during high-risk cases.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification must be obtained within one month of hire.
• No specific work experience required.
• Certification options include BLS, RPSGT, and RST per BRPT/ABSM guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Set up, calibrate and monitor PSG, MSLT, MAD, Inspire, CPAP/BIPAP/ASV.
• Recognize and record relevant clinical events during sleep studies.
• Detect and correct equipment malfunctions; interpret polysomnograms.
• Interview patients for sleep history and provide education.

Skills

BiPAP

CPAP

Data interpretation

Equipment maintenance

Equipment operations

Onsite training

Patient education

Polysomnographs

Sleep disorders

Sleep medicine

Supervision

Supplies management

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS (AHA)

BLS (Red Cross)

RPSGT - BRPT

RST - ABSM

Job description

Polysomnographic Technologist - Neurology# Join us today## Polysomnographic Technologist - NeurologyApply: On Campus/Onsite: St. Louis, MO: Full time: Posted Today: JR98178# **Location**SAINT LOUIS, MO 63144# **Scheduled Hours**40# **Position Summary**Works under medical supervision to perform and evaluate overnight polysomnograms. Functions independently of direct supervision to safely operate sophisticated medical equipment to record sleep/wake physiology. Supervises and coordinates the activities of the other technicians. Applies the application of recording devices to the patient, cleaning/sterilization of equipment and monitoring of polysomnograms. Recognizes sleep pathology when it occurs in the laboratory and responds with the appropriate interventions to ensure patient safety.# **Job Description****Primary Duties & Responsibilities:*** Sets up, calibrates and monitors recording equipment necessary for PSG, MSLT, MAD, Inspire, and CPAP/BIPAP/ASV to ensure artifact free tracings.* Recognizes and records clinical and physiological relevant events.* Detects and corrects equipment malfunctions.* Interprets polysomnogram data.* Interviews patients to obtain sleep history.* Handles phone calls; answers questions for patients and physicians.* Prepares for patients in high-risk situations, as with cardiac or pulmonary problems.* Aids in the training of new trainees.* Supervises and coordinates activities of other outpatients.* Checks inventories and order supplies as needed.* Assists with general maintenance and organization of the lab area.* Performs other duties as assigned. **Working Conditions:**Job Location/Working Conditions* Normal office environment* Direct patient care setting Physical Effort* Typically sitting at a desk or table* Typically standing or walking* Typically bending, crouching, stooping Equipment* Office equipment* Clinical/diagnostic equipmentThe 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****:**The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (RPSGT) - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT), Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) - American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM)**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:*** Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.* Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).# **Preferred Qualifications****Education:**No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.**Certifications****/Professional Licenses****:**No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.**Work Experience:**No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.**Skills:**BiPAP, CPAP, Data Interpretations, Equipment Maintenance, Equipment Operations, Onsite Training, Patient Education, Polysomnographs, Sleep Disorders, Sleep Medicine, Supervision, Supplies Management, Troubleshooting# **Grade**C10-H# **Salary Range**$26.25 - $39.36 / HourlyThe 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.