Polysomnographic Technologist

• The Maine Sleep Center at Chest Medicine Associates
• Polysomnographic Technologist (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 (Per diem/days for MSLTs and part-time/nights for PSGs).

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

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 and benefits depend on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.
• 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.