Senior Polysomnographic Technologist - PSG & Sleep Tests

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Under administrative direction, obtain polysomnographic studies with a maximum understanding of the patient’s pathological condition and physical characteristics to optimize the study for polysomnographic testing with and without CPAP titration, MSLT and MWT.

The patient population will range from adolescent to geriatric. Provides appropriate clinical and technical information to the physician to facilitate accurate interpretation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an approved Polysomnographic Course.
• Certification as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist or eligible for registry.
• BLS certification required.
• Maryland Board of Physicians Polysomnographic Technologist license.

Responsibilities

• Obtain polysomnographic studies under administrative direction.
• Provide clinical and technical information to physicians for interpretation.
• Manage patient care for a wide age range from adolescent to geriatric.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Emergency response

Time management

Decision making

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Polysomnographic course

RPSGT eligible or certified

BLS certification

Maryland polysomnographic license

Job description

Under administrative direction, obtain polysomnographic studies with a maximum understanding of the patient’s pathological condition and physical characteristics to optimize the study for polysomnographic testing with and without CPAP titration, MSLT and MWT.

The patient population will range from adolescent to geriatric. Provides appropriate clinical and technical information to the physician to facilitate accurate interpretation.