Job Description

POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGIST JOB SUMMARY The Polysomnographic Technologist provides sleep care services to patients in accordance with the provider’s direction and established protocols to independently perform Polysomnograms (PSG), Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance Wakefulness Test (MWT) and Unattended Sleep Studies. Must acquire and maintain special technical skills and medical knowledge to render quality patient care. JOB QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation. Minimum Required: None Preferred/Optional: Graduate of a CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) accredited polysomnographic technology program. EXPERIENCE Minimum Required: One year experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Certified Respiratory Technician (CRT), Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist (END) or Polysomnographic Technologist. Preferred/Optional: Two years’ experience as a Polysomnographic Technologist. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position. Minimum Required: Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (BRPT) as a registered polysomnographic technologist (RPSGT) Basic Life Support (BLS) awarded by the American Heart Association. Preferred/Optional: None POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC TECHNICIAN JOB SUMMARY The Polysomnographic Technician provides sleep care services to patients in accordance with the provider’s direction and established protocols to perform Polysomnograms (PSG), Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLT), Maintenance Wakefulness Tests (MWT) and Unattended Sleep Studies. Must acquire and maintain special technical skills and medical knowledge to render quality patient care. A polysomnographic technician will stay in this status until they can fulfill the entire job functions listed below independently and are registered in polysomnography. During the time that the technician is not registered in polysomnography and unable to work independently, they will work under the supervision of a registered polysomnographic technologist. If a supervising technologist is unavailable, the technician may need to be utilized in a different role. JOB QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation. Minimum Required: Graduate of or currently enrolled in a CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) accredited polysomnographic technology program OR Graduate of or currently enrolled in a CAAHEP accredited electroneurodiagnostic or respiratory care program with a polysomnographic add on program OR Able to qualify under any of the Eligible Pathways as defined by the BRPT for RPSGT Exam Eligibility ( Preferred/Optional: Associate degree with emphasis in polysomnography, respiratory care or electroneurodiagnostic technology. EXPERIENCE Minimum Required: None Preferred/Optional: Previous experience as a polysomnographic technician or two years’ experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, Certified Respiratory Technician or Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position. Minimum Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) awarded by the American Heart Association. Preferred/Optional: Highly encouraged to become a registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (BRPT). SCHEDULE: Sunday-Thursday; three 12-hour night shifts; variable nights Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first. Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program. Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

By applying, you consent to your information being transmitted by Jooble to the Employer, as data controller, through the Employer’s data processor SonicJobs.
See marshfieldclinichealthsystems Privacy Policy at and Terms & Conditions at and SonicJobs Privacy Policy at and Terms of Use at

Job Tags

Similar Jobs