General Description: Under direct supervision of The Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT), will provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders including sleep testing, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care and direct patient education.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position.  Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. 

• Coordinates and assumes responsibility for ensuring the delivery of safe, efficient and high quality technical services and support in the sleep lab.
• Provides patient care, appropriately operates equipment and carries out diagnostic and therapeutic interventions including but not limited to Polysomnographic Testing, CPAP Titration, and Multiple Sleep Latency Testing (MSLT).
• Documents physiological activity and abnormal readings; provides a detailed report for the physician
• Calibrates, maintains and cleans equipment used by the department
• Utilizes appropriate patient/family teaching methods and ensures education needs are met for both pre and post procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of scoring parameters

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D required.

Experience:  0 - 3 years of experience required. Preferred candidates with six (6) months healthcare experience OR current enrollment in an accredited educational program leading to a certificate or associate degree with an emphasis in sleep technology.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:  Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire. Certified Polysomnographic Technician (CPSGT) preferred.

Special Requirement:

Incumbents can remain in this position for up to eight (8) months and must pass their CPSGT exam within the same eight (8) month time frame - incumbents who do not successfully complete the training program, do not pass the CPSGT exam, or do not meet the performance expectations of the position, may be separated from OU Health.

Incumbents who possess their CPSGT upon hire can stay in the position for up to three (3) years - incumbents who do not successfully obtain their Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) within the three (3) year period, may be separated from OU Health.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of safety and maintenance of electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of sleep disorders and treatment.
• Experience operating equipment used in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders.
• Ability to explain technical information.  
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze data and prepare a written report.
• Good computer skills.