Polysomnographic Technologist- Per Diem - Days




Department: SLEEP DISORDERS CTR



Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Sleep Disorders Center Technical Director, conducts studies and safe monitoring of clinical patients. Clinical patients vary in age from adolescence to geriatric and evaluations can be for any of 150 different sleep/wake disorders. Most commonly, technologists encounter sleep apnea, narcolepsy, night terrors, nocturnal myoclonus and clinical insomnia.


Core Job Responsibilities


+ Prior to greeting the patient, the patient’s chart and requisition are thoroughly reviewed.

+ Listens to telephone messages and reads intradepartmental communication journal.

+ Responds in a timely manner to fill cancellations/ vacancies from the patient waiting list.

+ The patient is interviewed as to specific needs, including sleep positions, self-medication, allergies ...