Tenet Healthcare - Delray Beach, FL
posted 16 days ago
Delray Beach, FL
Hospitals
About the position
Responsible for performing Sleep studies ordered by a physician for the diagnosis and treatment of Sleep Disorders. Evaluates patient response to therapies; defines sleep staging and other polysomnographic parameters such as: ECG, airflow, ventilation and respiratory effort, gas exchange by oximetry, transcutaneous monitoring, continuous blood pressure monitoring, snoring, and body positions.
Responsibilities
- Perform sleep studies as ordered by physicians.
- Evaluate patient response to therapies.
- Define sleep staging and other polysomnographic parameters.
- Monitor ECG, airflow, ventilation, and respiratory effort.
- Conduct gas exchange monitoring by oximetry and transcutaneous methods.
- Perform continuous blood pressure monitoring.
- Assess snoring and body positions during sleep studies.
Requirements
- High School diploma required.
- Two (2) years technical experience in polysomnography (PSG) preferred.
- BLS certification required.
- Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) credential required.
- Course in Polysomnography or on-the-job training.
