Polysomnographer

Job Summary: Performs diagnostic sleep studies related to the evaluation and treatment of patients with sleep disorders. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: Prepares patient and equipment for ordered testing. Interviews patient to determine sleep disorder issues and to explain testing procedures. Performs and documents testing. Monitors the patient throughout testing and intervenes as necessary to resolve patient needs or equipment issues. Applies patient monitoring devices (EEG electrodes, EKG, EMG, EOG, airflow, respiratory effort, and oximetry) and records physiologic calibrations. Collects, analyzes and integrates patient information to identify and meet patient-specific needs; scores, interprets, and reports results of sleep studies. Prepares, calibrates, repairs and maintains equipment required for testing. Determines and reports needed repairs/replacements. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent years of experience

Experience: No experience required.

Job Type: Employee

Department: 3602000010 Sleep Lab Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.