Piedmont Healthcare
Polysomnographic Tech, Registered
Piedmont Healthcare, Augusta, Georgia, us, 30903
Independently performing all aspects of diagnostic testing and record scoring of data to ensure a high
degree of quality services. Helps less experienced technologists with tasks as needed or as requested
by the Polysomnography Coordinator, Director of Neurology Services, or Medical Director.
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
High school graduate or equivalent.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
1-3 years experience in Polysomnography, EEG, or Respiratory Therapy. Other health related
experience might qualify.
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Registered by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT).
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Some college coursework in basic science of sleep medicine preferred.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Prepare for patient testing.
2. Performs polysomnograms.
3. Performs CPAP/BiPAP/ASV titrations.
4. Performs NPSG/SPLIT studies.
5. Performs multiple sleep latency testing.
6. Prepares, scores and completes documentation of sleep studies.
7. Communicates with others.
8. Maintains supplies and diagnostic equipment
9. Maintains and documents patient chart/file.
10. Manages costs.
11. Provides guidance to less experienced technologists dealing with difficult patients, equipment
problems, or difficulties in analysis of data.
12. Adhere to the requirements of 5 CEU' annually
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
* Skill and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in-writing.* Good customer relations and communications skills.* Skill and ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.* Ability to work as a member of a team.* Skill and ability in Microsoft Office applications.* BLS Certification* Proficient with basic EKG recognition
Disclaimer
The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills
required of personnel so classified.
degree of quality services. Helps less experienced technologists with tasks as needed or as requested
by the Polysomnography Coordinator, Director of Neurology Services, or Medical Director.
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
High school graduate or equivalent.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
1-3 years experience in Polysomnography, EEG, or Respiratory Therapy. Other health related
experience might qualify.
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Registered by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT).
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Some college coursework in basic science of sleep medicine preferred.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Prepare for patient testing.
2. Performs polysomnograms.
3. Performs CPAP/BiPAP/ASV titrations.
4. Performs NPSG/SPLIT studies.
5. Performs multiple sleep latency testing.
6. Prepares, scores and completes documentation of sleep studies.
7. Communicates with others.
8. Maintains supplies and diagnostic equipment
9. Maintains and documents patient chart/file.
10. Manages costs.
11. Provides guidance to less experienced technologists dealing with difficult patients, equipment
problems, or difficulties in analysis of data.
12. Adhere to the requirements of 5 CEU' annually
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
* Skill and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in-writing.* Good customer relations and communications skills.* Skill and ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.* Ability to work as a member of a team.* Skill and ability in Microsoft Office applications.* BLS Certification* Proficient with basic EKG recognition
Disclaimer
The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills
required of personnel so classified.