Sleep Technologist

AnMed; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Polysomnographic Technologist to join their team. In this pivotal role, you will work under the supervision of clinical directors to provide comprehensive evaluations and treatments for sleep disorders. Your expertise in polysomnography and patient care will be crucial in delivering diagnostic and therapeutic services. This position offers an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives while working in a supportive environment that values professional growth and development. If you are passionate about sleep health and have the required qualifications, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited program in polysomnography is required.
• Certification as a Registered Polysomnography Technologist (RPSGT) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders.
• Perform duties defined for a Polysomnographic Technician.

Skills

Polysomnography

Patient Care

Sleep Disorders Education

Education

Associate Degree in Polysomnography

One-Year Polysomnography Program

AASM Accredited A-Step Program

Tools

Sleep Study Equipment

Job description

A Polysomnographic Technologist works under the general supervision of the clinical director (M.D., D.O., or PhD) or designee to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services or patient care and education. A Polysomnographic Technologist can perform the duties defined for a Polysomnographic Technician and provides general or direct supervision of other staff.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

1. Successful completion of an accredited educational program leading to an associate degree with an emphasis on polysomnography.
2. OR 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 of equivalent experience and documented proficiency at all competencies required of a polysomnographic Technician.
3. OR Successful completion of an AASM accredited A-Step program.

AND

Sleep technicians or technologists attending PSG or sleep studies affiliated with HST must have appropriate personnel certification. Examples of certification in PSG and sleep technology for technologists are:

1. Registered Polysomnography Technologist (RPSGT)
2. Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (R. EEG T.) – PSG
3. Certified Respiratory Therapist -Sleep Disorders Specialist (CRT-SDS)
4. Registered Respiratory Therapist Sleep Disorders Specialist (RRT-SDS)
5. American Board of Sleep Medicine Registered Sleep Technologist (RST).

Credentialing must be provided by nationally recognized credentialing organizations such as:

1. Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) that provides (RPSGT) credential; OR
2. American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET) that provides R. EEG T. – PSG credential; OR
3. Performed in a sleep center or laboratory accredited by the AASM, or ACHC, or Joint Commission; OR
4. ABSM that provides credentialing in sleep technology; OR
5. National Board for Respiratory Care, Inc. (NBRC) that provides specialty examination for respiratory therapists performing sleep disorders testing and therapeutic intervention (CRT-SDS and RRT-SDS).