Polysomnograph Technician, Sleep Lab

at  RWJBarnabas Health

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Polysomnograph Technician performs sleep studies for pediatric 18 months and older, adult, and geriatric patients.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• HS Diploma or equivalent

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

• FT

• Demonstrates proper placement of leads and wires 10-20 setup
• Maintains, operates, and troubleshoots all sleep equipment, as well as pulse oximetry, transcutaneous monitoring, end-tidal CO2 monitoring, and CPAP/BIPAP devices during the acquisition of the sleep study
• Titrates CPAP/BIPAP according to AASM guidelines
• Documents technician notes every half hour
• Scores sleep study according to AASM guidelines
• Responds to patient requests for information
• Completes all charges
• Coordinates dictation, transcription, final report, archiving, filing, and mailing process for sleep studies
• Maintains inventory control
• Completes yearly CME requirements
• Participates in Performance Improvement
• Achieves Interscoring reliability greater than 85 percent
• Assists with administrative tasks when needed