State of Washington Classified Job Specification
POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC TECHNICIAN 1
Class Series Concept
Definition
Typical Work
Conduct designated sleep studies including overnight polysomnography (multiple montages), MSLT, MWT, supplemental O2 titration, pH monitoring, and portable sleep studies;
Welcome and educate patients about the study;
Select and implement appropriate configurations/procedures for the needs of the test;
Prepare the necessary equipment;
Connect patient to monitoring devices and sensors such as EEG electrodes, respiratory movement sensors, and penile tumescene monitors to collect sleep disorder data;
Monitor patient status throughout studies; respond appropriately to patient needs and changes in well-being including cardiovascular distress, seizures, and psychological distress;
Listen to, document, and appropriately triage patient needs;
Review completed test studies with supervisor; complete post-test documentation;
Identify and report environmental, equipment and engineering issues;
Perform related duties as required.
Legal Requirement(s)
Desirable Qualifications
Graduate of an AMA-approved school of respiratory care, electroencephalogram diagnostics or polysomnography
AND
Certified in CPR
OR
Equivalent education/experience.
Class Specification History
Revise class. Revises class code (formerly 6496); adopted May 10, 2007, effective July 1, 2007.