Description PURPOSE STATEMENT The Sleep Technologist is a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT). The Sleep Technologist promotes and delivers competent, quality care, and is highly experienced in all aspects of Sleep Center operations. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Responsible for performing nighttime sleep testing and EEGs. • Responsible for assisting with scoring of sleep studies. • Maintain competent performance in all aspects of sleep study acquisition, scoring, and treatment modalities. • Adhere to all Sleep Center policies/procedures. • Practice in accordance with normal sleep center practice, regulatory agencies, and the patient’s plan of care/condition/needs. • Involved in QA/QI projects as requested. • Use inventory of supplies judiciously. • Adhere to equipment cleaning protocols. • Assist in the evaluation of capital budget item supplies. • Model the ASPIRE values. • Proficient in the use of AIDET. • Assist co-workers as needed/requested. • Support the Medical Center’s Mission/Vision/Philosophy positively. • Assist with daily operations of the Sleep Center. • Maintain regular and predictable attendance. • Perform other essential duties as assigned. Requirements EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS • High school diploma or equivalent. • Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT). • Current AHA or Red Cross BLS is required. • Experience working as a Night Shift Sleep Technologist preferred but not required. • Experience working in a Sleep Clinic setting preferred but not required. • Experience performing routine EEGs preferred but not required. • Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS • Must be able to sit and stand, intermittent 8 to 10 hours a day. • Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard. • Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines. • Continuously utilizes manual/bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing. • Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition. • Occasionally reaches above shoulder, regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 40 lbs. • Occasionally walks on uneven surfaces.