Responsible for conducting comprehensive polysomnography and home sleep apnea testing, including patient preparation, monitoring, and scoring. The role involves titrating PAP therapy and generating technical summaries for physician interpretation.
Requirements summary
Requires completion of an accredited polysomnography program and 1-2 years of clinical experience. Must obtain RPSGT certification within one year of hire and BLS certification within three months.
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POSITION SPECIFICS Title: Polysomnographer FTE: 0.6 (24 hrs/week) Schedule: Night shift – 7:00pm-7:00am Holiday Rotation: None Weekend Rotation: None On Call Requirements: None POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for conducting comprehensive Polysomnography and Home Sleep Apnea Testing (HSAT) to include: patient preparation, monitoring, analyzing, titrating (including BPAP/Complex), and scoring sleep studies in accordance with AASM standards.
POSITION TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Verify insurance information, including pre-authorizations, and insure all clinical prerequisites are met prior to arranging testing.
Coordinate patient scheduling for in-lab and home-based testing; provide comprehensive education regarding the study process.
Educate patients on the principles and therapeutic benefits of PAP therapy including CPAP, Bi-level, and Adaptive Servo-Ventilation (ASV).
Measure and apply sensors for a full clinical montage (EEG, EOG, EMG, ECG, and respiratory effort) according to AASM standards.
Perform specialized mask fitting and desensitization to ensure patient comfort and therapy compliance.
Recognize and document respiratory events in real-time to initiate PAP titration protocols when clinical criteria are met.
Titrate Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) and Bi-level therapy (including Complex/ASV) to achieve optimal therapeutic results.
Analyze and mark Periodic Leg Movements (PLM’s), Cardiac arrhythmias, and other physiological events.
Score sleep studies, including sleep staging, arousals, and all respiratory and movement events, according to the current AASM Scoring Manual rules.
Generate a comprehensive technical summary and preliminary report for physician interpretation.
Support the Home Sleep Apnea Testing (HSAT) program, including patient instruction, device dispensing, and data download.
Assist with departmental Quality Assurance (QA) metrics, execute data entry, and coordinate with home care providers for therapeutic set-ups.
Participate in monthly safety inspections and biological calibrations on all PSG and PAP equipment; maintain clinical inventory and report equipment malfunctions via appropriate channels.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Education: Required - Successful completion of a polysomnography program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) program with the polysomnography specialty option or A-STEP introductory program and modules.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Health Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Paid Time Off
Free Parking
Retirement Plan With Employer Match
Discounted Fitness Facility Membership
Preferred - None Experience: Required - Minimum of 1–2 years of clinical experience performing and scoring polysomnography.
Preferred - 3 -5 years of experience with Cadwell Easy III or similar digital PSG platforms; proven experience in scoring and advanced PAP titration (Bilevel/ASV).
Licenses and Registrations: Required - Registered Polysomnographic Technologist certification (RPSGT) within one year from hire date.
Certification(s): Required - Basic Life Support (BLS) within 3 months of hire.
Preferred - None BENEFIT SUMMARY Competitive health and dental insurance options Flexible paid time off to balance work and life Retirement plan with immediate vesting and employer match Discounted membership to our state-of-the-art fitness facility Generous tuition reimbursement Employer provided life and disability insurance Free parking at facility IND#100 When you choose a career at Sauk Prairie Healthcare, you will enjoy a respectful, collaborative work environment where patient safety and quality are our highest priorities.
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