Polysomnographic Technologist

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 in the range of $29-37 based on qualifications, experience and shift.  

• 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.