Polysomnographic Technician

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description : 

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Performs all functions related to polysomnographic exams and multiple sleep latency testing to provide comprehensive diagnostic evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders; assists with clinical and administrative oversight of polysomnographic technicians.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs all polysomnograms and MSLTs according to clinical practice guidelines, as well as departmental policy and procedures. (50%)

• Provides patient education. (15%)

• Organizes and prioritizes workload and scheduling of patient testing in an efficient and effective manner. (10%)

• Oversees the proper calibration, quality control and analysis of all polysomnographic equipment. (10%)

• Mentors polysomnographic techs and provides educational oversight. (10%)

• Assists with billing documentation and maintains department records according to departmental policy/procedure. (5%)

• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• 4 years with sleep study testing

• Graduate of polysomnography course or completion of an approved sleep lab training program.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate

• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Preferred

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy.

• Basic EEG course.

• RPSGT, CRT or RRT.

• Computer experience.

• Previous supervisory experience.

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