Sleep Technologist - Anderson, United States - AnMed Health

Description

A Polysomnographic Technologist works under the general supervision of the clinical#director (M.D., D.O., or PhD) or designee to provide comprehensive evaluation and#treatment of sleep disorders.

This may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and#therapeutic services or patient care and education. A Polysomnographic Technologist can#perform the duties defined for a Polysomnographic Technician and may provide#supervision of other staff.

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Qualifications:
Successful completion of an accredited educational program leading to an associate#degree with an emphasis in polysomnography.

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# # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # #AND # Certification by the American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM) as a#Registered Sleep Technologist (RST)#or equivalent.

#A Polysomnographic Technologist works under the general supervision of the clinical director (M.D., D.O., or PhD) or designee to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders.

This may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services or patient care and education. A Polysomnographic Technologist can perform the duties defined for a Polysomnographic Technician and may provide supervision of other staff.


Qualifications:

• Successful completion of an accredited educational program leading to an associate degree with an emphasis in polysomnography.

OR* Successful completion of a polysomnography program of no less than one year duration associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility or equivalent experience and documented proficiency at all competencies required of a Polysomnographic Technician.

OR* Successful completion of an AASM accredited A-Step Program.
AND* Certification by the American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM) as a Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) or equivalent.