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Polysomnography Technologist - Bethesda, MD (#R10146)

Location: Bethesda, MD
Employment Type: Full-time
Hourly Rate: $40/hour + $5 night shift differential

Position Overview:

We are seeking a qualified and certified Sleep Technologist to provide comprehensive Polysomnography (Sleep Study) Management Support Services in support of the Sleep Medicine Clinics. The selected candidate will play a key role in managing and delivering sleep study analysis directly to a Board-Certified Sleep Medicine Physician.

Why Join Us?

• Sick days
• Health insurance
• Matching 401k

Work Schedule:

• Night Shift Focus: 8:00 pm – 6:00 am (Mon-Fri) The majority of work is performed overnight to accommodate the patient sleep testing schedules.
• Day Shifts Occasionally: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm (Mon-Fri)

Professional Growth:

• Specialized training in military healthcare protocols.
• Exposure to complex sleep pathology cases.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Sleep Technologist.
  • Prior experience working in medical facilities as a military contractor or in regulated environments. (preferred)
• Technical Skills:
  • Demonstrated proficiency in the application of computerized sleep testing equipment.
  • Extensive experience in patient hook-up procedures, including the modified international 10/20 system and body lead application.
  • Ability to recognize and respond to equipment malfunctions and patient distress during testing.
• Physical Requirements :
  • Ability to stand, stoop, bend, pull/push recording equipment for extended periods.
  • Capable of assisting in lifting and positioning patients.
  • Physically able to meet the demands of a night-shift role.
• Medical Knowledge :
  • Understanding of brain and respiratory system anatomy and physiology, especially as related to sleep disorders.
  • Familiarity with commonly used medications and their side effects, particularly in relation to sleep.
  • Ability to explain and document moderately complex information clearly.

Required Certifications: Polysomnography Certification

• Board of Registry in Polysomnographic Technology (BRPT) – RPSGT credential
• American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM).
• Basic Life Support (BLS): Current certification required and must be maintained throughout the contract period.
• Annual Tuberculosis Screening: Purified Protein Derivative (PPD) test required annually,

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities include preparing patients for both daytime and overnight sleep studies, monitoring and recording normal and abnormal sleep patterns, and utilizing medical and technical equipment to ensure accurate data collection.
• The role also involves scoring sleep studies and assisting with service administration, technical maintenance, and overall operational support of sleep diagnostic services within a Military Treatment Facility (MTF) environment.
• This position is critical to the delivery of high-quality sleep medicine and requires strict adherence to clinical protocols, technical accuracy, and professional standards.

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