Preferred Experience
Experience:
- Prior experience in performing polysomnographic studies or working in a sleep center is preferred.
- Experience with a variety of polysomnographic equipment and software.
Skills:
- Strong technical skills and proficiency in operating polysomnographic equipment.
- Excellent patient care skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare team members.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills for data collection and analysis.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with AASM guidelines and standards for sleep studies.
Required Licensure/Education
- High School diploma or GED required
- Certification as a Registered Polysomnographic Technician (RPSGT) or equivalent is required.
- Current CPR or BLS certification.
Preferred Education
- An Associates degree in Polysomnography or a related field is preferred.
Employee Health Requirements
Exposure/Sensory Requirements:
Exposure to:
- Chemicals: Acetone, Benzoin, isopropyl rubbing alcohol, Elefix, Nuprep, asepti-soak, germicidal disposable wipes. Refer to MSDS Sheets
- Video Display Terminals: Extreme
- Blood and Body Fluids: The patient may cough and expectorate mucus and may be exposed to urine and other body fluids - by assisting patients to restroom.
- TB or Airborne Pathogens: The testing is sometimes dones to see if patient has or had TB.
Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):
- Speech: For proper instruction of patient
- Vision: For observing the procedure being correctly performed and monitoring equipment.
- Smell: Helpful to note presence of electrical/fire safety.
- Hearing: Needed to listen for problems with patient (for instance, leaks of airflow around the mouthpiece.)
- Touch: Applying mouthpieces, masks; typing on computer, turning on gas tanks.
- Activity/Lifting Requirements:
- Average Hours per Week: 26
- Shift: Nights
Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
- Sit: 60%
- Twist: 0%
- Stand: 10%
- Crawl: 1%
- Walk: 10%
- Kneel: 1%
- Lift: 3%
- Drive: 0%
- Squat: 1%
- Climb: 0%
- Bend: 2%
- Reach above shoulders: 4%
The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
- Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
- Up to 20 lbs: Frequently
- Up to 35 lbs: Occasionally
- Up to 60 lbs: Occasionally
- Up to 75 lbs: Not Required
- Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
- Over 100 lbs: Not Required
Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.): Sometimes the equipment being carried is just a few feet to several yards. Lifting equipment is usually putting things on shelves, approximately shoulder high. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, use hands to finger handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl..
Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:
- Sit: 288
- Twist: 0
- Stand: 48
- Crawl: 2
- Walk: 48
- Kneel: 4.8
- Lift: 14.4
- Drive: 0
- Squat: 2
- Climb: 0
- Bend: 9.6
- Reach above shoulders: 19.2
Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):
- Simple grasp 20 to 30#s frequent
- Pushing &pulling Normal weight: 50-200# frequently
- Fine Manipulation: Turning very small dials on some of the computers.
Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: None
Environmental Factors & Special Hazards:
- Environmental Factors (Time Spent):
- Inside hours: 8
- Outside hours : 0
- Temperature: Normal Range
- Lighting: Average
- Noise levels: Average
- Humidity: Normal Range
- Atmosphere: fumes, odors
- Special Hazards: Body fluids, coming in contact with mucus. Cleaning equipment. Soap - Asepti-soak.
- Protective Clothing Required: Gloves, sometimes goggles and mask.
