The Sleep Technician II provides high-quality patient care while performing comprehensive polysomnographic testing, scoring, analysis, and related interventions. This lead-level role includes conducting sleep studies, mentoring junior technicians, and ensuring compliance with hospital policies, AASM standards, and District of Columbia Department of Health regulations.
Note: In accordance with DC law, the Sleep Technician II practices under the general supervision of a licensed physician or licensed polysomnographic technologist.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations.
- Interact professionally and courteously with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
- Report for scheduled shifts on time and in proper attire, wearing identification.
- Demonstrate flexibility to meet patient and organizational needs.
- Manage time efficiently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked work area.
- Properly utilize, maintain, and troubleshoot sleep laboratory equipment.
- Handle stressful or difficult situations calmly and professionally.
- Communicate concerns or issues to management promptly.
- Participate in continuing education, seminars, and training to maintain professional competency.
- Conduct PSG, CPAP/BiPAP titration, split-night studies, MSLT, and MWT.
- Review patient paperwork, including sleep/wake complaints and physician orders.
- Greet and educate patients and families about overnight/morning procedures.
- Interview patients to obtain pre-test documentation.
- Prepare patient beds and maintain cleanliness of the sleep laboratory.
- Train and mentor junior technicians as needed.
- Score sleep stages, respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, and arousals per AASM guidelines.
- Document procedures, observations, and technical issues accurately in the electronic medical record.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Completion of an accredited polysomnography program (CAAHEP or A‑STEP) required.
- Associate degree or higher in a related healthcare field preferred but not required.
- Minimum three (3) years of professional experience as a Sleep Technician to qualify for Sleep Technician II.
- Active RPSGT certification through BRPT.
- Current CPR certification (AHA or ARC).
- Completion of an accredited polysomnography program (CAAHEP or A‑STEP).
- Passing the Certified Polysomnographic Technician (CPSGT) exam.
- Registration with the DC Board of Medicine as a Polysomnographic Technician.
- Active registration/licensure with the District of Columbia Board of Medicine as a Polysomnographic Technician
- Maintain all continuing education and credentialing requirements as prescribed by AAST, BRPT, and DC Department of Health.
- Strong knowledge of sleep disorders, polysomnography, and scoring procedures.
- Ability to work independently during overnight shifts under supervision.
- Excellent patient care, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accurate clinical documentation.
- Ability to respond effectively to clinical emergencies.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to assist patients with positioning and mobility.
- Ability to work in a dimly lit environment for extended periods.
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