Polysomnographic Technologist
Show Low, Arizona
Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center

Registered Polysomnographic Technologist

Location: Show Low, Arizona
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 1830-0700)
Hours per Week: 36 (guaranteed)

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Polysomnographic Technologist
• Recent polysomnographer experience within the last year
• BLS Certification required
• RPSGT certification required

Job Responsibilities

Polysomnographer I

• Review patient histories, medications, and procedures
• Apply electrodes and sensors
• Perform calibrations
• Monitor and gather data acquisition
• Document observations including sleep stages and clinical events
• Perform PAP titration per protocol
• Complete data and remove wires/sensors
• Fax reports to physicians
• Clean rooms and work areas
• Demonstrate professional etiquette and promote patient safety standards

Polysomnographer II

• All duties of Polysomnographer I
• Score patient acquisitions using latest AASM rules
• Prepare draft reports for Medical Director interpretation

Polysomnographer III

• All duties of Polysomnographer I and II
• Perform pediatric sleep studies including ETCO2 hookup and scoring pediatric data
• Complete preceptor course and assist in training new staff
• Communicate with CPAP equipment providers regarding masks
• Organize sleep schedule for managerial approval

Skills & Requirements

• Operational knowledge of Sleep Lab equipment, including “Alice 5” and/or “Alice 6” polysomnography systems
• Proficient with office equipment: fax, printer, phone systems, computer
• Familiarity with hospital information systems, MS Office, email, and internet
• Strong customer service, problem-solving, organizational, multitasking, time management, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize work and maintain professional telephone etiquette

Additional Information

• Secondary duties include scanning and mailing paperwork, stocking the lab, participating in meetings and in-services, and reviewing policies annually
• Shift hours may vary slightly (approximate hours 1900-0730)