Polysomnography Trainee Technician

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in San Antonio, TX is seeking a polysomnography trainee who will receive closely supervised training in operating polysomnography equipment to record polysomnograms and multiple sleep latency tests.

Upon completion of training, the technician will perform polysomnograms independently, recognize sleep disorders such as sleep apnea and periodic leg movements, initiate and titrate CPAP as indicated, and ensure proper care and operation of all equipment.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent is required.
• One year of recent experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Train in the operation of polysomnography equipment and recording of polysomnograms and multiple sleep latency tests.
• Recognize sleep disorders including sleep apnea and periodic leg movements.
• Initiate CPAP when indicated, titrate CPAP appropriately, and ensure proper care and operation of equipment.

Skills

Polysomnography equipment operation

CPAP initiation & titration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Polysomnography equipment

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Closely supervised training in the operation of polysomnography equipment to record polysomnograms and multiple sleep latency tests. At the completion of training, must be able to perform polysomnograms independently, recognize various sleep disorders including sleep apnea and periodic leg movements, initiate continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) when indicated, titrate CPAP appropriately and provide for proper care and operation of equipment used.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High school graduation or equivalent is required. One year of recent experience in a hospital setting preferred.

LICENSURE

Must maintain current CPR certification.