Polysomnographic Technologist

• Location: Nashville, TN
• Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown
• Department: Sleep Diagnostic Lab
• Schedule: PRN | Nights

• Study Execution: Preparing patients for polysomnograms (PSGs), which involves applying electrodes and sensors to monitor brain waves, heart rate, and breathing.
• Patient Advocacy & Safety: Interviewing patients to understand their specific symptoms and monitoring them throughout the night to intervene during apneic events or equipment malfunctions.
• Data Analysis (Scoring): This is a high-level skill where you "score" the study—identifying sleep stages, respiratory events (hypopneas/apneas), and limb movements to provide an interpreted report for the physician.
• Technical Management: Calibrating sensitive diagnostic equipment and performing troubleshooting or repairs to ensure data integrity.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Reg Polysomnographic Technologist credentialed from the Tennessee Polysomnography Professional Standards Committee obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's
• degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.