Polysomnographer
Warren, OH
Prime Staffing
5x8 hrs

ID: 64159843 Shift: Nights (Nights) 3 x 10Hrs Description: Skill Job Description: Be sure to click the blue page icon on the right-side to view Facility and Unit specific details about the position.Primary Function/General Purpose of PositionThe Registered Polysomnography Tech (RPSGT or RST) works under the supervision of the Sleep Center leadership team to providecomprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This involves polysomnography, diagnostic, and therapeutic services regardingpatient care or education. Essential Job FunctionsPrepares the patient, explains the procedure ; reviews clinical data from patient medical record and by patient interview andbases testing modalities on information obtained; operates polysomnographic equipment to obtain diagnostic recordingsfollowing established protocols while manually controlling the equipment to obtain the requested pertinent waveforms from thearea being studied; deciphers normal from abnormal results to obtain appropriate or additional tests which demonstrate theabnormality. Documents detailed, accurate technical reports to aid physicians in interpretation of test data; reviews studies with physiciansto clarify any discrepancies and does additional testing when necessary. Administers various neurodiagnostic procedures without direct supervision while utilizing the appropriate protocols; monitorsthe quality of tests being conducted while ensuring prudent resource management; follows hospital and departmental policiesand procedures. Maintains a clean work area. Helps coordinate patient scheduling, receives patient payments, reviews patient charges and assists with general office tasks. Demonstrates proficiency and remains current in the neurodiagnostic field by maintaining continuing education requirements.Perform sleep staging and event scoring per American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) guidelines to decipher normalfrom abnormal results. May perform monthly Interscorer Reliability QA and reporting depending upon departmental need. Troubleshoots all polysomnographic and office equipment.This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job.Job Description05:24 PM07/20/2026Page 2 of 9Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.Licensing/CertificationBLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required before patient care)Polysomnography State Licensure if applicable based upon state of practice (preferred; required if practicing in Virginia)andMust have one of the following (required):Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) Certification by the Board of Registered PolysomnographicTechnologists (required upon hire in South Carolina, in addition, permanent Exemption for Ventilation by Non-RCPs requiredfor all non-RT's & RT's whose license is no longer active in South Carolina).   Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) Certification by the American Board of Sleep Medicine  Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RT) in state of practice - Sleep Disorder Specialist (SDS) credential (required for RTs;preferred in South Carolina). EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent (required) Work ExperienceAt least one year of previous experience in neurophysiology or sleep disorders medicine (preferred)TrainingNoneLanguageNonePatient PopulationNeonates (0-4 weeks)Infant (1-12 months)Pediatrics (1-12 years)Adolescents (13-17 years)Adults (18-64 years)Geriatrics (65 years and older)05:24 PM07/20/2026Page 3 of 9Working ConditionsPeriods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.May have periods of constant interruptions.May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*General office environment.May be required to car travel to alternative locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.Prolonged periods of working alone * Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn thepolicies concerning infection control.Physical RequirementsPhysical DemandsFrequency???????????????????????????????????????? ? ?? 0%?????? ???? ?? ?? 1-33%??????? ??? ? ? ?34-66%??????????? ? ?? 67-100%Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.)???????????????????????????????? ??????????X????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????? ??????????Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.)??????????????????????????? ???????????X??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.)???????????????????????????????????????????????????????X??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ??????????Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.)???????????????????????????????????????????????????X??????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ??? ???????????Stoop, Kneel??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????X????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????Crawling????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????X?????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ??? ???????????Climbing????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????X??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????Balance???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????X????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???? ???????????Bending???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????X??????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???? ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Work PositionFrequency??????????????????????????????????????????? ???0%?????? ???? ?? ?? 1-33%??????? ??? ? ? ?34-66%??????????? ? ?? 67-100%Sitting???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????X??????Walking???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????X???????????????????????? ? ???????????Standing???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????X?????????????????????? ? ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Additional Physical Requirements/HazardsPhysical Requirements Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)Perform shift workManeuver weight of patientsHear alarms/telephone/computer audioReach above shoulder05:24 PM07/20/2026Page 4 of 9Repetitive arm/hand movementsFinger DexterityAcuity - farAcuity - near????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Hazards Use of Latex productsPotential exposure to infectious diseaseSkillsClinical Skills:Proficient with computers, sleep equipment, devices and softwareAccuracy with data entry and Microsoft Office.Comprehensive knowledge of guidelines pertaining to sleep medicine and testing.Analytical skillsStrategic thinking and planningInterpersonal Skills:Ability to separate personal from professional interactions and maintain professional/ethical boundaries.Ability to learn and implement new procedures and adapt to emerging community needs.Cultural competency and ability to work with diverse populations.Attention to detailCommunication and Collaboration skillsCritical thinkingTeamworkConflict resolution Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91