A Polysomnographic Technician, also known as a Sleep Technician, works under the general supervision of the Sleep Medical Director, the Sleep Center Manager, a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist, or designee to perform comprehensive sleep testing, analysis, and associated interventions. Clinical/Patient Care-65% • Performs pediatric polysomnographic procedures and therapeutic interventions such as Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) and oxygen titrations • Applies surface electrodes to the patient according to established protocols and accepted published standards. • Reviews the patient’s medical history and verifies the medical order via EMR. • Determines testing parameters/procedures based on physician’s orders and laboratory protocols • Monitors the recording, routinely documenting observations, changes in procedure, and significant events to facilitate scoring. Performs “Lights out” and “Lights on” procedures. Patient Education/Clinical Support-20% • Explains pre-testing, testing, and post-testing procedures to the patient. • Collects, analyzes, and integrates patient information in order to identify and meet patient- specific needs Equipment/Environment Management-10% • Maintains, prepares, and calibrates all the equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments if necessary. • Performs appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals. Makes and documents adjustments if necessary. Other Duties as Assigned-5% • Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Education and/or Experience Required: • Education: High School Diploma. License and/or Certifications Required: • Must obtain Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT), Certified Polysomnographic Technologist (CPSGT), or Sleep Disorders Specialist (CRT-SDS or RRT-SDS) credential within 3 years of the date of hire. • CPR or BLS Healthcare certification within 1 month of hire and maintained thereafter. Education and/or Experience Preferred: • Education: 2 years college • Experience: Successful completion of a sleep technology program associated with a state-licensed and/or nationally accredited educational facility OR 6 months of experience working in a sleep facility performing sleep disorders testing. Pediatric sleep lab experience preferred. License and/or Certifications Preferred: • RRT/CRT. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Knowledge of: • Policies and procedures related to functional units supported to include Hospital and Sleep Center. • Amicable Inter-relationships between functional areas. Skills: • Attention to detail. • Presentation skills. • Strong communication & follow-up skills. • Project management. • Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues. • Perform routine equipment care and maintenance and inventory evaluation. • Demonstrate computer skills appropriate for the position. • Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills. • Demonstrate appropriate social skills. • Demonstrate outstanding customer service skills. • Demonstrate critical thinking and ability to work with minimal supervision. • Demonstrate teamwork skills. • Follow HIPAA policies to maintain the privacy and security of patient information. • Demonstrate ability to follow directions. • Respond to sleep patients’ procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate information. • Provide patient education utilizing sleep center-specific protocols. • Adhere to sleep center policies related to quality assurance. • Demonstrate the ability to analyze complex situations and apply policy. • Comply with professional standards and code of conduct. • Assist the medical director and/or manager in some aspects of sleep center operations. Ability to: • Multi-tasking. • Handle a fast-paced, high-volume environment. • Work in a team environment alongside multiple disciplines. • Respond to unanticipated problems with equipment or patients during the night shift. • Familiar with Windows-based software programs. • Demonstrated ability to facilitate patient-oriented services. • Demonstrate competency in pediatric and family-centered care, including effective communication with patients and caregivers • Demonstrates the ability to follow protocols and initiate the appropriate intervention to ensure the patient's health and safety.