Polysomnographic Technologist

The Maine Sleep Center at Chest Medicine Associates

Polysomnographic Technologist (full-time or part-time)

South Portland, Maine

The Maine Sleep Center at Chest Medicine Associates, an AASM-accredited facility, is currently hiring a Polysomnographic Technologist or Technician (full-time or part-time) to expand our services.  

• For Polysomnographic Technologists, certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (RPSGT) or RRT-SDS credential is required.
• For Polysomnographic Technicians, enrollment in a polysomnographic technology program, or 6 months experience as a sleep trainee with completion of A-STEP and documented proficiency in all required competencies.
• Pediatric experience is desirable.
• Minimum 1 year of experience and PSG scoring proficiency.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Provider certification is required.
• Excellent clinical, communication, customer service, and organizational skills.

• Compensation depends on the selected candidate’s qualifications.
• Three, 12-hour overnight shifts per week for full-time
• Part-time (1-2 shifts per week) work and per diem shifts are available
• Accrued, paid time off and paid holidays
• 401K retirement plan with 3% minimum company contribution
• Profit-sharing plan (additional, discretionary contribution to retirement plan)
• Health, dental, disability, life and vision insurance (eligibility based on regular hours worked)
• Relocation assistance
• Convenient location in South Portland, Maine

• Review the patient’s history and verify the medical order.
• Verify patient identification, collect documents, and obtain consent for the study.
• Collect, analyze, and integrate patient information to identify and meet patient-specific needs (physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history).
• Follow sleep center protocols or physician order.
• Explain the procedure and orient the patient for in-center testing.
• Provide age-appropriate patient education.
• Select appropriate equipment and calibrate for testing to determine proper functioning and adjust if necessary.
• Apply electrodes and sensors according to protocol or generally accepted standards.
• Perform diagnostic polysomnography.
• Perform routine positive airway pressure (PAP) interface fitting and desensitization.
• Perform CPAP/Bi-level/ASV/VAPS titration studies.
• Perform MSLT/MWT.
• Score studies in accordance with AASM standards.
• Properly clean and disinfect equipment. 

The Maine Sleep Center at Chest Medicine Associates hasbeen serving patients in the greater Portland, Maine area and from throughout Maine and southern New Hampshire for nearly 35 years. 

KMA Human Resources Consulting has been engaged to manage this search. NO PHONE CALLS OR RECRUITERS PLEASE

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, familial status, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.