Clinical Polysomnographic Technician (Binghamton)

Job Responsibilities

• Review patient medical records to confirm and interpret sleep study orders, ensuring alignment with clinical indications and appropriate study protocols
• Explain the sleep study process, including setup and monitoring procedures, to patients and caregivers; answer questions to promote comfort and cooperation
• Prepare and apply electrodes, sensors, and other monitoring equipment following AASM guidelines and organizational protocols
• Initiate and perform overnight polysomnographic recordings, including diagnostic, titration, and splitnight studies, in compliance with policy and AASM standards
• Continuously observe and analyze sleep stages, breathing patterns, cardiac activity, limb movements, and other physiological data; intervene as needed
• Administer CPAP, BiPAP, or other respiratory therapies during titration or splitnight studies according to physician orders and patient response
• Document observations, interventions, and patient behaviors during the study in real time; ensure all data is recorded accurately
• Wake the patient upon study completion, remove all sensors and electrodes, and assist with poststudy hygiene and comfort as needed
• Score collected data using AASM scoring manual guidelines, prioritizing accuracy and timeliness
• Participate in monthly interscorer reliability activities to ensure consistency and accuracy in scoring
• Notify the Medical Director, Clinical Manager, or Physician Assistant of any significant or adverse changes in the patient's condition during the study
• Assist in the orientation and training of new technicians by demonstrating procedures and sharing knowledge

Position Qualifications

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Preferred :

Work Environment

Age of Patients Served

HIPAA RolesBased Access to Patient Information