Diagnostic Tech Polysomnographic Non-Registered
Infirmary Health
Mobile, AL
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Good oral and written communications skills
Licensure, Registration Certification
BLS
Non-Respiratory Therapist must complete the AASM A-Step Modules and 1638 hours of testing to become eligible to obtain registry and must obtain registry within 24 months of being eligible for registry*:
- American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM)
- National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT)
Respiratory Therapist must complete the AASM A-Step Modules and 546 hours of testing to become eligible to obtain registry and must obtain registry within 24 months of being eligible for registry*:
- American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM)
- National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) – Sleep Disorders Specialty (SDS)
- National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Sleep Disorders Specialty (SDS)
- Board of Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT)
*Failure to obtain the registry within that timeframe will require the A-Step to be repeated before taking the exam
Desired Qualifications
B.S. degree in Health or Biological Sciences or training in a related paramedical specialty
Working knowledge of polysomnography
Responsibilities:
Under general direction, position is responsible for performing clinical testing of clients in accordance with departmental standards to ensure that quality results are obtained. NOTE: Upon attainment of registry as outlined, reassignment to Tech Diagnostic/Polysomnographic Registered or Tech Diagnostic Polysomnographic RT Registered position based on IH guidelines will occur.