Summary:

The Sleep Technologist performs a variety of sleep studies to diagnose the type and extent of disorders. The Sleep Technologist works closely with patients to diagnose and determine therapy for a variety of disorders related to sleep. Technologists score sleep data and prepare raw data for physician and/or research interpretation.

Responsibilities:

1. Collect, analyze, and integrate patient information in order to identify and meet the patient-specific needs (age, physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history).

2. Electrically interface data outputs of capnographs, oximeters, and respiratory inductive plethysmographs to inputs of electrophysiologic amplifiers and computer-based recorders.

3. Determine f inal testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and

laboratory protocols.

4. Perform operational checks prior to initiating the study and ensure the accuracy and safety of instruments in use during patient recording.

5. Set up and maintain the following pieces of equipment: nasal/oral thermocouples, impedance converters, EOG, EEG, EKG, EMG, surface electrodes, oximetry probes, capnography sampling lines, and inductive plethysmogram

converters to accepted published standards.

6. Perform routine positive airway pressure (PAP) interface fitting and desensitization.

7. Follow procedural protocols such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT),



Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP and oxygen titration to ensure collection of appropriate data.

8. Perform appropriate physiological calibrations to ensure proper signals and make required adjustments.

9. Perform data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free. Identify, correct, and document artifact.

Document routine observations including sleep stages, clinical events, changes in procedure, and other significant

events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.

10.Implement appropriate interventions for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as positive airway pressure and oxygen administration.

11. Score sleep/wake stages and clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) utilizing American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) standards. 12. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to perform portable monitoring equipment preparation and data download. 13. Perform patient education and instruction appropriate for home sleep apnea testing. 14. Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and standards regarding safety and infection control issues. 15. Recognize and respond to cardiac emergencies during sleep studies.

Work Experience: Preferred One (1)year of experience as a Sleep Technologist or Respiratory Therapist, Certified Medical Assistant, or Licensed Practical Nurse.

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