• Poly Trainee Or Polysomnographic Technician

    Premier Health (Huber Heights, OH)


    A Polysomnographic Technician performs comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders, including in-center and home sleep apnea testing, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care and direct patient education under the general supervision of a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) and/or the Board-Certified Sleep Physician.

    Education

    **Minimum Level of Education Required:** High School completion / GED

    Additional requirements:

    • **Type of degree** : N/A

    • **Area of study or major** : N/A

    • **Preferred educational qualifications** : Basic Medical Terminology, moderate computer skills

    • **Position specific testing requiremen** t: Must be enrolled in and have completed the A-STEP Online Self Study Modules within two years of enrollment. Or Must be enrolled in or have completed training in polysomnography in a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) program with the polysomnography option. The Registry exam must be passed within one year of completion of the A-Step program. Must also participate in at least 30 credits (averaged 10 per year over the past 36 months) of sleep related continuing education credits.

    Licensure/Certification/Registration (Preferred)

    • Basic Life Support/CPR Required

    • Medical Assisting Certificate

    • Nursing Assisting Certificate