What are the responsibilities and job description for the Polysom Technologist, Certified-Sleep Disorder Center position at Conemaugh Health System?
REQUIRED: High School Graduate or equivalent. Successful completion of an accredited educational program leading to a certificate or associate degree with an emphasis in sleep technology. OR Successful completion of a sleep technology program associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility or equivalent experience and documented proficiency for all competencies required of a sleep technologist. OR Other allied health credential (RRT, CRT, LPN, RN) with completion of Sleep Credential from BRPT, ABSM, or NBRC within 12 months of employment. Certification by a nationally recognized certification board and holds one of the following: Registered Polysomnography Technologist (RPSGT), Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) or Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS) or must be obtained within 12 months from date of hire. CPR/BLS certification.
JOB SUMMARY: A Polysomnographic Technologist works under the general supervision of the medical director or designee to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders including testing, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care and direct patient education. A Polysomnographic Technologist can perform all duties defined for a Polysomnographic Technician and may provide oversight of other sleep center staff. The Polysomnographic Technologist is credentialed in Sleep Technology. The polysomnographic technologist will effectively manage care of patients across the age continuum from pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.
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