Polysomnographic Technologist

Job description

**The Maine Sleep Center at Chest Medicine Associates** **Polysomnographic Technologists (full-time, part-time or per diem)** **South Portland, Maine** The **Maine Sleep Center at Chest Medicine Associates,** an AASM-accredited facility, is currently hiring **Polysomnographic Technologists.** **Part-time Polysomnographic Technologist** · Work 1-2 nights per week **Per diem Polysomnographic Technologist** · Perform MSLTs on 2-3 Mondays per month, and/or · Work 1-3 nights per month **Full-time Polysomnographic Technologist** · 3, 12-hr shifts · $5000 signing bonus (subject to eligibility and payout over 6 months) ### Requirements of the Polysomnographic Technologist - For Polysomnographic Technologists, certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (RPSGT) or the RRT-SDS credential is required. - Minimum 1 year of experience performing PSGs and/or MSLTs. Scoring proficiency is desirable. - Current BLS for Healthcare Provider certification is required. ### Benefits - Compensation in the range of $29-37 based on qualifications, experience and shift. - Convenient location in South Portland, Maine - For eligible part-time positions, benefits may include: - Accrued, paid time off - Paid holidays - 401K retirement plan with 3% minimum company contribution - Profit-sharing plan (additional, discretionary contribution to retirement plan) - Health, dental, disability, life, and vision insurance (eligibility based on regular hours worked) ### Responsibilities of the Polysomnographic Technologist: - Review the patient’s history and verify the medical order. - Verify patient identification, collect documents, and obtain consent for the study. - Collect, analyze, and integrate patient information to identify and meet patient-specific needs (physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history). - Follow sleep center protocols or physician order. - Explain the procedure and orient the patient for in-center testing. - Provide age-appropriate patient education. - Select appropriate equipment and calibrate for testing to determine proper functioning and adjust if necessary. - Apply electrodes and sensors according to protocol or generally accepted standards. - Perform diagnostic polysomnography. - Perform routine positive airway pressure (PAP) interface fitting and desensitization. - Perform CPAP/Bi-level/ASV titration studies. - Perform MSLT/MWT. - Score studies in accordance with AASM standards. - Properly clean and disinfect equipment.