Polysomnographic Technologist-Registration - Sleep Medicine

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Henry Ford Health

Polysomnographic Technologist-Registration - Sleep Medicine

Detroit, MI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Polysomnographic Technologist-Registration - Sleep Medicine

    Department

    Family Medicine - Outpatient Clinic

    Detroit Campus

    2799 W. Grand Blvd

    Detroit, MI 48202

    Work Schedule

    Full-Time (40 Hours Per Week)

    Day Shift, 7:00AM-3:30PM, Weekends Included

    GENERAL SUMMARY:

    Oversees and performs difficult and unusual procedures and therapeutic interventions. Assists Technicians with CPAP and BiPAP titrations as well as recording quality when necessary. Assist Technician in trouble-shooting procedures at times of difficult data acquisition in order to ensure quality PSGs. Scores and tabulates the various sleep recordings according to predetermined parameters (i.e. sleep stages, respiratory disturbances, and periodic leg movements, etc.) for later interpretation by a Physician. Prints out performance reports and scoring results for the Physician's interpretation. Complies with the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technicians (BRPT) Standards of Conduct.

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

    • High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
    • Bachelors degree with some scientific coursework preferred.
    • Able to score Sleep Reliability by HFHS Sleep Center Guidelines, required.

    LICENSURES AND CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

    • Registration as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) through the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technicians (BRPT) required.
    • BCLS Certification.