Polysomnographic Technologist, Registered

Goshen Health; Goshen (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Goshen Sleep Disorders Center, part of Goshen Health, seeks a Polysomnographic Technologist to perform comprehensive sleep studies and tests under supervision. Activities include in-center and home sleep apnea testing, with patient education and care integral to the role.

Requirements: completion of a polysomnography program (one year) or equivalent experience, and RPSGT or RRT-SDS credential (or progress toward). Minimum 1 year sleep lab experience; 3–5 years preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a polysomnography program of at least one year or equivalent documented proficiency.
• Credentials: RPSGT or RRT-SDS, or evidence of completion of A-STEP, CoA PSG/CoA END/CoARC program, or prerequisites toward credential.
• Minimum 1 year of sleep lab experience as RPSGT or RRT-SDS.
• Preferred 3–5 years of sleep lab experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive polysomnographic evaluations and treatments, including in-center and home sleep testing.
• Provide diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for sleep disorders.
• Deliver direct patient education and care under supervision of clinical director or designee.

Skills

Sleep lab experience

RPSGT/RRT-SDS credential

Clinical supervision

Education

One-year polysomnography program or equivalent experience

Associate degree in polysomnography (preferred)

Job description

About Sleep Disorder Center: The Goshen Sleep Disorders Center is an accredited lab by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and it is a member of the National Sleep Foundation.

The Polysomnographic Technologist works under the general supervision of the clinical director or designee to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders including in-center and out-of-center (home sleep apnea testing), diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care and direct patient education.

Position Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Successful completion of a polysomnography program of no less than one year duration associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility or equivalent experience and documented proficiency at all competencies required of a Polysomnographic Technologist. Hold either the RPSGT or RRT-SDS credential, provide evidence of completion of A-STEP or CoA PSG/CoA END/CoARC program, or completion of prerequisites leading to the required credential.
• Preferred Education: Successful completion of an accredited educational program leading to an associate degree with an emphasis in polysomnography.
• Minimum Experience: 1 year in sleep lab as either a RPSGT or RRT-SDS
• Preferred Experience: 3-5 years in sleep lab