Polysomnography Tech

Baystate Health; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 37,195 - 59,236; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking a Polysomnographic Technician to gather patient information, prepare equipment, and perform polysomnographic data acquisition with pediatric expertise. You will score sleep stages, document clinical events, and ensure patient safety during testing.

The role requires a High School Diploma and a minimum of 2 years in the field, with BRPT certification or progress toward it. The position emphasizes accurate reporting and adherence to standards within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Polysomnographic Technician.
• Must be proficient in polysomnographic scoring and pediatric procedures.
• Certification in Polysomnographic Technology (BRPT) required or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze patient information to identify needs and determine testing parameters with the physician and lab protocols.
• Prepare and calibrate equipment, apply electrodes/sensors, and fit CPAP masks.
• Perform polysomnographic data acquisition, monitor signals for artifacts, and document observations.
• Score sleep stages and clinical events per center protocols to generate accurate reports.
• Ensure safety, infection control, equipment care, and compliance with BRPT standards; participate in ongoing education.

Skills

Polysomnography

EEG recording

CPAP fitting

Patient data collection

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Polysomnography equipment

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Gather and Analyze Patient Information Collect, analyze and integrate patient information in order to identify and meet the patient‑specific needs (Physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history), and to determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or medical director and laboratory protocols. Complete and verify documentation. Explain pre‑testing, testing, and post‑testing procedures to the patient. Proficiency in scoring pediatric polysomnography.
• Testing Preparation Procedures Prepare and calibrate equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments if necessary. Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards. Perform appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and make adjustments if necessary. Perform positive airway pressure (CPAP) mask fitting. Proficiency in performing basic EEG recording. Maintain integrity of VEEG recording throughout the night as necessary.
• Polysomnographic Procedures Follow procedural protocols (such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), CPAP, oxygen titration etc.) to ensure collection of appropriate data. Follow "lights out" procedures to establish and document baseline values (such as body position, oxyhemoglobin saturation, respiratory and heart rates, etc.). Perform Polysomnographic data acquisition while monitoring study‑tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact‑free and make adjustments, if necessary. Document routine observations including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results. Implement appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as continuous and bi‑levels positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc.).
• Polysomnographic Procedures-cont. Follow "lights" out procedures to verify integrity of collected data and complete the data collection process (repeats the physiological and instrument calibrations and instructs the patient on completing questionnaires, etc.). Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Oversees and performs difficult and unusual procedures and therapeutic interventions. Demonstrate knowledge and skill to recognize and trouble shoot equipment problems.
• Polysomnographic Record Scoring Score sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines. Score clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals etc.) according to center specific protocols. Generate accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data.
• Service Management and Professional Issues Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues. Perform routine and complex equipment care and maintenance. Evaluate sleep study related equipment and inventory. Maintain current CPR certification. Demonstrate effective written and spoken communication skills. Demonstrate appropriate social skills. Respond to study participant's procedural‑related inquiries by providing appropriate information. Demonstrate the ability to analyze complex situations and apply policy. Comply with the BRPT Standards of Conduct. Provide feedback to general oversight designee as requested and provide feedback on performance peer reviews. Regular in servicing and lecturing activity. Policy review and recommendations for change. Increasing mentoring responsibilities. Highly proficient communication skills.

Required Work Experience:

Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Polysomnographic Technician with documented proficiency in all required competencies

Preferred Work Experience:

None Listed

Skills and Competencies:

Demonstrating of increasing responsibilities

Education

High School Diploma (Required)

Certifications

Polysomnographic Technologist – Board of Registered Polysomnographic TechnologistsBoard of Registered Polysomnographic TechnologistsBoard of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists

Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non‑exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum – Midpoint – Maximum

$27.13 – $33.86 – $43.21

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer