Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnographic)

Summary A Registered Polysomnographic Technologist works under the general supervision of the clinical director (M.D.) or designee to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services or patent care and education. A Registered Polysomnographic Technologist can perform the duties defined for a Polysomnographic Technician and may provide oversight of other staff. Responsibilities Performs procedures within the guidelines established by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and facility sleep program policies and procedures. Collect, analyze and integrate patient information In order to identify and meet the patient-specific needs (Physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history), and to determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols. Provides in-service to patients on instruction for care and usage of CPAP equipment. Follow procedural protocols (such as Multiple Sleep latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP, oxygen titration etc.) to ensure collection of appropriate data. Follow

Created: 2026-03-06