Polysomnographic Technician - Neurology
$44,366–$66,518 year
On-siteSt. Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Set up, calibrate, and monitor recording equipment for polysomnograms, MSLT, NPT, and CPAP/BIPAP therapy to ensure artifact-free tracings. Greets and interviews patients to assess medications, substance ingestion, and sleep patterns while answering questions about the testing procedure. Prepares for high-risk situations, titrates therapy, and detects or corrects equipment malfunctions. Recognizes and records clinical events, interprets polysomnogram data, and prepares home sleep apnea tests with patient education. Files paperwork, schedules appointments, manages inventory, and maintains the lab environment under medical supervision.
Required Qualifications
- Successful completion of ASTEP or equivalent sleep technology program associated with a state licensed or nationally accredited educational facility
- minimum of six months experience as sleep trainee with documented proficiency in all required competencies
- holds Certified Polysomnographic Technician (CPSGT) credential or equivalent
- Accredited Sleep Technologist Education Program (A-STEP) - American Academy of Sleep Medicine
- Accredited Sleep Technologist Education Program (A-STEP) - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT)
- Accredited Sleep Technologist Education Program
- Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation - American Heart Association
- Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation - American Red Cross
- Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation - American Trauma Event Management
- High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience
- All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily
- All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position
- The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks
- drug screen
- employment and education or licensure/certification verification
- physical examination
- certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks
- All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening
Desired Qualifications
- Certified Polysomnographic Technician (CPSGT) - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT)
- Sleep Disorders Facility (1 Year)
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