Sleep Technologist (Per Diem/Part-Time)

Skillcloud HCM; South Portland (ME); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued PTO

Paid holidays

401K plan with company contribution

Profit-sharing

Health, dental, disability, life, and

Job summary

The Maine Sleep Center at Chest Medicine Associates in South Portland, Maine is seeking Polysomnographic Technologists for part-time or per diem roles. Positions include 1-2 nights per week for part-time; per diem roles include 2-3 Mondays per month or 1-3 nights per month.

Responsibilities include performing PSGs and MSLTs, verifying orders, applying equipment, scoring studies, and ensuring patient safety. Certifications required: RPSGT or RRT-SDS, and BLS for Healthcare Providers.

Qualifications

• Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (RPSGT) or the RRT-SDS credential is required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience performing PSGs and/or MSLTs. Scoring proficiency is desirable.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Provider certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Review the patient’s history and verify the medical order.
• Verify patient identification, collect documents, and obtain consent for the study.
• Collect, analyze, and integrate patient information to identify and meet patient-specific needs (physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history).
• Follow sleep center protocols or physician order.
• Explain the procedure and orient the patient for in‑center testing.
• Provide age‑appropriate patient education.
• Select appropriate equipment and calibrate for testing to determine proper functioning and adjust if necessary.
• Apply electrodes and sensors according to protocol or generally accepted standards.
• Perform diagnostic polysomnography.
• Perform routine positive airway pressure (PAP) interface fitting and desensitization.
• Perform CPAP/Bi-level/ASV titration studies.
• Perform MSLT/MWT.
• Score studies in accordance with AASM standards.
• Properly clean and disinfect equipment.

Education

RPSGT or RRT-SDS certification

BLS for Healthcare Provider

Job description

The Maine Sleep Center at Chest Medicine Associates in South Portland, Maine is seeking Polysomnographic Technologists for part-time or per diem roles. Positions include 1-2 nights per week for part-time; per diem roles include 2-3 Mondays per month or 1-3 nights per month.

Responsibilities include performing PSGs and MSLTs, verifying orders, applying equipment, scoring studies, and ensuring patient safety. Certifications required: RPSGT or RRT-SDS, and BLS for Healthcare Providers.