Sleep Technologist - Diagnostic & Therapeutic PSG

Winchester Hospital; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Polysomnographer to support diagnostic sleep studies and therapeutic services, with a focus on accurate scoring and patient education. The role requires clinical competency and the ability to work with physicians to review results and optimize patient care.

The ideal candidate will have completed a recognized polysomnography program and be eligible for BRPT certification within one year, with a preference for an AS degree in Respiratory Care or EEG training.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a nationally recognized accredited polysomnographer program of no less than one year duration.
• Enrolment in BRPT or equivalent credential within one year of hire if not registered at start.
• BA/AS degree preferred if available in Respiratory Care or EEG training.

Responsibilities

• Gathers and analyzes patient information by reviewing physician orders for specific tests.
• Greets patient and works with patient on completing patient questionnaire.
• Explains pretesting, testing and post testing procedure to patients.
• Prepares room and equipment for use by collaborating equipment required for testing and verify proper functions and make adjustment as necessary.
• Applies electrodes and sensors to patient according to AASM guidelines.
• Performs sleep study and monitors patient for proper function of all PSG channel throughout the study.
• Initiates proper therapeutic intervention by using c-pap, bi-pap or oxygen administration, etc.
• Transfers sleep studies to server.
• Processes billing charges for patient study in automated system.

Education

BRPT certification or equivalent

CAAHEP/CoARC polysomnography program

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Polysomnographer to support diagnostic sleep studies and therapeutic services, with a focus on accurate scoring and patient education. The role requires clinical competency and the ability to work with physicians to review results and optimize patient care.

The ideal candidate will have completed a recognized polysomnography program and be eligible for BRPT certification within one year, with a preference for an AS degree in Respiratory Care or EEG training.