Polysomnographer

Job Shift

Evening, Night

Unit

Sleep Tech

Unit Type

Sleep Study

Shift Length

12 hours

Guaranteed Hours

36 hours per week

Experience Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of experience is required.

Certifications

• BLS Certification
• RPSGT or RCP

Shift Notes

This position involves varied start times during evenings and nights.

Essential Functions / Major Responsibilities

Polysomnographer I:

• Review patient histories, medications, and procedures.
• Apply electrodes and sensors.
• Perform appropriate calibrations.
• Gather data acquisition while monitoring.
• Document observations, including sleep stages and clinical events.
• Conduct PAP titration per protocol and/or policy.
• Complete data documentation.
• Remove wires and sensors after procedures.
• Fax reports to physicians.
• Clean rooms and areas as required.
• Exhibit proper etiquette and mannerisms that reflect service standards.
• Promote patient safety as a core value.

Polysomnographer II:

• All duties of Polysomnographer I.
• Score patient acquisitions following the latest AASM rules.
• Prepare draft reports for interpretation by the Medical Director.

Polysomnographer III:

• All duties of Polysomnographer I and II.
• Perform pediatric sleep studies, including ETCO2 hookup and scoring.
• Complete preceptor training and mentor new staff on all Polysomnographer duties.
• Coordinate communication between the hospital and CPAP equipment providers.
• Organize sleep schedules for managerial approval.

Secondary Functions

• Scan and mail paperwork.
• Stock the lab with necessary supplies.
• Participate in departmental and organization-wide meetings, including informational sessions and staff meetings.
• Review departmental policies and procedures annually.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

This position requires:

• Operational knowledge of office and department-specific equipment, including polysomnography systems.
• Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Strong computer and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
• Professional interpersonal communication and telephone etiquette.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.