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)
Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.
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.
Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.