Polysomnographic Sleep Tech

at  UPMC

We are an AASM accredited sleep center that has been open for 31 years. We have registered sleep techs with 30+ years of experience. We are a small department of 8 and look forward to expanding.

PURPOSE:

Under the daily supervision of our Sr. Registered Sleep Technologist(s) (RPSGT, or RRT-SDS, or RST), the Polysomnographic Sleep Technician (Poly tech) is responsible for performing patient care duties and providing customer service and education to clients of the sleep center, while completing the ASTEP program and on-the-job training. Board Certified Sleep physicians are also involved with reviewing technician progress and providing education.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must enroll and complete the ASTEP program within 1 year of hire.
• While under direction of senior sleep lab staff according to department policy and procedure:
• Prepare patients for sleep testing.
• Educate patients on sleep lab testing procedure.
• Analyze and score sleep studies.
• Perform therapeutic treatments and interventions.
• Inventory and restock lab supplies.
• Clean equipment and patient rooms.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complete monthly ISR as a training scorer.
• Attend monthly staff meeting and required department/facility training.
• Performs duties in accordance with system-wide competencies and behaviors.
• Once registry-eligible, must obtain sleep credential from the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (RPSGT).
• Estimated time of training to credential is 18 months.
• HS diploma (required) and 6 months relevant experience in an allied-health field (preferred).