Polysomnography Technologist-Adults (Nights)

LEVEL 2 • All Duties of Level 1

• Plus increased clinical independence.
• Clinical
• Review: Independently review patient history, physical information, medications, and study protocols.
• Advanced
• Monitoring: Independently perform routine and CPAP/split polysomnography data acquisition; ensure signals are artifact-free and make real-time adjustments.
• Baseline
• Documentation: Execute "lights out" procedures to document baseline values (body position, SpO2, heart rate, etc.).

LEVEL 3 • All Duties of Levels 1 & 2

• Plus leadership and specialized clinical tasks.
• Patient
• Integration: Analyze complex patient information to identify specific needs (physical/mental limitations) and determine final testing parameters with the clinical director.
• Complex
• Procedures: Perform complex PAP/split/BPAP/ASV data acquisition and fitting.
• Specialized
• Protocols: Follow MSLT, MWT, and parasomnia study protocols.
• Operational
• Leadership: Oversee unusual procedures, troubleshoot equipment as a "super user," and perform maintenance.
• Administrative: Assign nightly workloads, process daily charges, and serve as Charge Tech for designated annual hours.

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LEVEL CHARACTERISTICS • Level 1 (Technician)

• Performs basics of testing under direct supervision of a Level 2 or 3 Technologist. Requires 10 hours of CEUs and enrollment in AASM A-Step modules.
• Level 2 (Technologist): Performs comprehensive testing and analysis under general supervision. Provides supervision to Level 1 staff. Requires 12 hours of CE (10 must be CEUs).
• Level 3 (Senior
• Technologist): Works under general supervision of the Clinical Director to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment. Acts as a mentor and supervisor. Requires 16 hours of CE (10 must be CEUs).

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Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION • Level 1

• High school diploma/GED plus 1 year of post-secondary education OR current enrollment in an accredited health-related program (PSG or Respiratory Therapy emphasis).
• Level 2 & 3: Associate’s Degree in a health-related field preferred, OR completion of a polysomnography/respiratory therapy program (minimum 1-year duration) at an accredited facility.

EXPERIENCE • Level 1

• No experience required with an Associate’s Degree; otherwise, 6 months of direct patient care.
• Level 2: 18 months in polysomnography preferred. If no Associate's degree, must have 2 additional years of direct patient care.
• Level 3: 4 years of experience in Polysomnography Technology required.

DEGREES, LICENSURES, & CERTIFICATIONS • All Levels

• Must maintain current BLS certification.
• Level 1: Registered Polysomnography Technologist (RPSGT) or Respiratory Care Practitioner (CRT or RRT) license required.
• Level 2 & 3: Registered Polysomnography Technologist (RPSGT) or Respiratory Therapist with Sleep Disorders Specialist certification (CRT-SDS or RRT-SDS) required.

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