SR POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGIST - (Temple University Hospital/40/hrs, Day Shift

Sleep Technician

Assists manager with operation of work area and provides direction and guidance to staff PSG Technicians. Assists with scheduling patients and ordering CPAP equipment from DME companies for patients per physician's prescription. Provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This may involve polysomnography, diagnostic, and therapeutic services or patient education. Sets up and calibrates all polysomnographic recordings and monitoring equipment. Applies sensors to patients, and initiates sleep recordings. Summarizes data from polysomnographic recordings, and provides routine cleaning and maintenance of laboratory equipment. Produces high quality polysomnographic recordings. Monitors quality assurance indicator(s). Performs CPAP compliance clinic and CPAP acclimation clinic.

Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
• Non Degree Program: Polysomnography Technology or EEG Training Program (Required)
• Associates Degree: Respiratory Therapy or related field of study (Preferred)

Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Experience:

• 5 Years experience in a sleep disorders center (Required)

License/Certifications:

• BLS - Basic Life Support (Required)
• RPSGT - Reg Polysom (Required) or RST - Registered Sleep Tech (Required)
• RCP-LIC - PA Respiratory Care License (Preferred)
• RRT - Reg Respiratory Therapist (Preferred)