Position Summary:
A sleep (polysomnographic) technologist provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders including in-center and home sleep apnea testing (HSAT), diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, and comprehensive patient care. Provides sleep related education and support to patients and families. A sleep technologist is able to perform the duties defined for a sleep technician and is able to provide general oversight of other sleep center staff. The sleep technologist is credentialed in sleep technology (RPSGT or RST).

Qualifications:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Associate's Degree in Sleep Technology or
• Certificate in Sleep Technology or Experience in Lieu of Education
• Documented proficiency for all competencies required of a sleep technician

• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) Illinois upon hire or
• Registered Sleep Technologist (ABSM) Illinois upon hire and

• One (1) year Sleep Lab

• Must have strong interpersonal and customer-service skills.
• Possess appropriate computer skills for the position (advanced computer operation/troubleshooting; Word and Excel).
• Good verbal and written communication skills; ability to perform basic math/computations.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills and ability to follow direction.

Essential Functions:

• Documents patient arrival, interactions, and consent for testing.
• Reviews and verifies departmental orders for testing and insurance/prior authorization verification.
• Reviews patient history and supporting documentation for medical necessity.
• Acquires and documents additional information from the patient or ordering provider
• Ensures appropriateness of testing and parameters.

• Performs routine positive airway pressure (PAP) interface fitting, desensitization, and education.
• Prepares patient for testing according to policy, selecting appropriate equipment per order.
• Per policy, documents routine observations during testing.
• Correlates physiologic data and behavioral observations to facilitate scoring and interpretation of data.
• Performs equipment and physiologic calibrations to ensure quality data; monitors data quality to ensure recording is artifact-free.

• Performs equipment cleaning and disinfection; assures infection and quality control according to policy.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age specific care for all populations seen in the Sleep Lab.
• Implements appropriate interventions including patient safety and sleep related therapeutic interventions.
• Follows "Lights On" procedures to verify integrity of data, and completeness of test documentation and patient forms.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships

• Communicates professionally and respectfully with all internal and external customers.
• Assists in requesting and maintaining testing supplies; participates in routine department tasks and orderliness of work area.
• Demonstrates proficiency in distinguishing sleep states and identifying clinical events, according to professional guidelines.
• Scores sleep/wake stages and clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.)
• Generate accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data and the ability to analyze complex situations/policy.

• Supports and participates in quality and performance improvement (PI) initiatives.
• Performs and demonstrates proficiency in performing ancillary testing (oximetry, actigraphy, home sleep apnea testing).
• Follows procedural protocols for Multiple Sleep Latency (MSLT) and Maintenance of Wakefulness Testing (MWT).
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age specific care for all populations seen in the Sleep Lab.
• Per policy, documents routine observations during testing.

• Correlates physiologic data and behavioral observations to facilitate scoring and interpretation of data.
• Reviews patient history and supporting documentation for medical necessity.
• Acquires and documents additional information from the patient or ordering provider
• Ensures appropriateness of testing and parameters.
• Performs and demonstrates proficiency in performing ancillary testing (oximetry, actigraphy, home sleep apnea testing).

• Follows procedural protocols for Multiple Sleep Latency (MSLT) and Maintenance of Wakefulness Testing (MWT).
• Maintains effective working relationships; communicates professionally and respectfully with all internal and external customers.
• Demonstrates proficiency in distinguishing sleep states and identifying clinical events, according to professional guidelines.
• Scores sleep/wake stages and clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.)
• Directly participates in training and oversight of Polysomnographic Trainees and Technicians.