1.

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent. 2.

Training and Experience:

On job training provided for acquisition of studies. Must enroll in the AASM s A-STEP program within 6 months of hire date. 3.

Job Knowledge:

Delivers appropriate care to patients from adults through geriatrics with regard to age specific considerations. 4.

Safety Sensitive:

YES In the interest of protecting the health and safety of all patients, associates, and guests, Unity Health has classified some positions as safety sensitive. A safety sensitive position is any job position in which impaired performance could result in harm to the health and/or safety of self or others. Any associate that is actively engaged in the use of medical marijuana, even if in possession of a valid medical marijuana card, will be excluded from employment in a safety sensitive position.

DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of an RPSGT (Registered Polysomnography Technologist) or RRT-SDS (Registered Respiratory Therapist-Sleep Disorder Specialist), develops competency in and performs the basics of various polysomnographic testing and associated interventions. Responsible for attaching electrodes and monitors to patients who are participating in a sleep study. Monitors the patient throughout the sleep study and documents observations, collects data from various monitors and reports this information to the physician. Responsible for CPAP/BiPAP titration and oxygen therapy when applicable. Scores reports when technically competent.

Physical Effort:

Maintains good physical well-being. Job requires walking, bending, pushing heavy equipment and wheelchairs, and occasional lifting of patients.

Mental Effort:

Maintains good emotional well being. Possesses the ability to work under stress.