Diagnostic Tech Polysomnographic Non-Registered

Overview

Responsibilities

Under general direction, position is responsible for performing clinical testing of clients in accordance with departmental standards to ensure that quality results are obtained. NOTE: Upon attainment of registry as outlined, reassignment to Tech Diagnostic/Polysomnographic Registered or Tech Diagnostic Polysomnographic RT Registered position based on IH guidelines will occur.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Good oral and written communications skills

Licensure, Registration Certification

BLS

Non-Respiratory Therapist must complete the AASM A-Step Modules and 1638 hours of testing to become eligible to obtain registry and must obtain registry within 24 months of being eligible for registry*:

• American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM)
• National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT)

Respiratory Therapist must complete the AASM A-Step Modules and 546 hours of testing to become eligible to obtain registry and must obtain registry within 24 months of being eligible for registry*:

• American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM)
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - Sleep Disorders Specialty (SDS)
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Sleep Disorders Specialty (SDS)
• Board of Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT)
• Failure to obtain the registry within that timeframe will require the A-Step to be repeated before taking the exam

Desired Qualifications

B.S. degree in Health or Biological Sciences or training in a related paramedical specialty

Working knowledge of polysomnography