Unregistered Polysomnographic Technician

Jobtailor; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a polysomnographic technologist to perform overnight sleep monitoring studies and analyze sleep records to support clinician diagnosis and patient care. The role requires attention to artifact-free data collection, accurate documentation, and effective communication with the medical team.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with enrollment or completion in an accredited polysomnography program; BLS knowledge is beneficial and eligibility for registry within

Qualifications

• Must possess strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills for interfacing with clinicians and patients.
• Completion or enrollment in an approved polysomnography program may be required.

Responsibilities

• Performs overnight diagnostic sleep monitoring studies, including home sleep tests when applicable.
• Analyzes results to aid clinician diagnosis and patient care.
• Obtains artifact-free sleep tracings reflecting physiologic processes.
• Documents sleep stages and quantifies physiologic parameters during data acquisition.
• Troubleshoots testing process to ensure accurate and readable recordings.
• Reviews relevant medical history and medications to guide studies performed by physicians.
• Supports department policy development and quality assurance initiatives.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

CAAHEP/CoARC polysomnography program

Job description

• Performs prescribed overnight diagnostic sleep monitoring studies, which may include home sleep tests, to patients, with intermittent supervision from a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist as required by CMS guidelines.
• Analyzes the results to aide clinicians with diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and care of patients.
• Acts as a resource to the department.
• Obtains artifact free sleep tracings that accurately reflect physiologic processes occurring during sleep of patients utilizing the latest technology.
• Analyzes all types of sleep records of patients.
• Identifies and documents sleep stages and quantify physiologic processes during the data acquisition.
• Ensures an accurate and readable recording using deductive reasoning to troubleshoot minor problems and make adjustments as needed during the testing process.
• Collects and/or reviews pertinent medical, historical, and medication information in order to perform the appropriate study prescribed by the physician.
• Assists with the development of department policies, procedures and processes, facilitate testing and maintain quality to achieve optimal patient results.
• Ensures quality assurance standards as outlined by departmental policies and procedures in accordance with regulatory agencies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED plus knowledge typically obtained through three years of direct patient care experience OR must be enrolled in or have completed training in polysomnography in a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) program with the polysomnography option.
• BLS Certification is required.
• Requires Registry by the Board of Polysomnographic Technologists within two years of hire or transfer.
• Must demonstrate critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in performing diagnostic sleep monitoring studies and analyzing sleep records to support patient care. Proficient in ensuring quality assurance standards and utilizing critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a clinical environment.