Posted 2 months ago

Polysomnographic Technologist

PortlandOn-siteFull-time

AI Summary

Performs overnight and daytime sleep studies, including PSGs and MSLTs, following AASM standards; applies sensors, operates monitoring equipment, and scores studies in a sleep center.

About this role

The Maine Sleep Center at Chest Medicine Associates

Polysomnographic Technologist (full-time or part-time)

South Portland, Maine

The Maine Sleep Center at Chest Medicine Associates, an AASM-accredited facility, is currently hiring Polysomnographic Technologists (Per diem/days for MSLTs and part-time/nights for PSGs).

Part-time Polysomnographic Technologist

Work 1-2 nights per week

Per diem Polysomnographic Technologist

Perform MSLTs on 2-3 Mondays per month, and/or
Work 1-3 nights per month

Requirements of the Polysomnographic Technologist

For Polysomnographic Technologists, certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (RPSGT) or the RRT-SDS credential is required.

Minimum 1 year of experience performing PSGs and/or MSLTs. Scoring proficiency is desirable.

Current BLS for Healthcare Provider certification is required.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits depend on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Convenient location in South Portland, Maine

For eligible part-time positions, benefits may include

Accrued, paid time off

Paid holidays

401K retirement plan with 3% minimum company contribution

Profit-sharing plan (additional, discretionary contribution to retirement plan)

Health, dental, disability, life, and vision insurance (eligibility based on regular hours worked)

Responsibilities of the Polysomnographic Technologist:

Review the patient’s history and verify the medical order.

Verify patient identification, collect documents, and obtain consent for the study.

Collect, analyze, and integrate patient information to identify and meet patient-specific needs (physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history).

Follow sleep center protocols or physician order.

Explain the procedure and orient the patient for in-center testing.

Provide age-appropriate patient education.

Select appropriate equipment and calibrate for testing to determine proper functioning and adjust if necessary.

Apply electrodes and sensors according to protocol or generally accepted standards.

Perform diagnostic polysomnography.

Perform routine positive airway pressure (PAP) interface fitting and desensitization.

Perform CPAP/Bi-level/ASV titration studies.

Perform MSLT/MWT.

Score studies in accordance with AASM standards.

Properly clean and disinfect equipment.