{"id":4748,"date":"2024-02-28T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-28T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/comp\/?page_id=4748"},"modified":"2026-06-27T19:00:46","modified_gmt":"2026-06-28T02:00:46","slug":"polysomnographic-technologist-3","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/comp\/polysomnographic-technologist-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Polysomnographic Technologist 3"},"content":{"rendered":"

UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP<\/strong><\/p>\n

18497 (NE S SEIU 925 HMC T)
\n23242 (NE H NI SEIU 925 HMC T)<\/p>\n

BASIC FUNCTION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Under general direction, conduct and score all types of sleep studies after being trained in scoring; provide an advanced level of technical expertise in sleep studies; program montages on sleep acquisition systems and troubleshoot acquisition and scoring program issues; and address issues affecting patient care delivery. Provide work direction to polysomnographic technicians and support staff.<\/p>\n

TYPICAL WORK<\/strong><\/p>\n

Program montages on sleep acquisition systems; troubleshoot acquisition and scoring program issues;<\/p>\n

Address environmental, equipment and engineering issues that affect patient care delivery; determine appropriate course of action including test cancellations and initiating system changes with manufacturer;<\/p>\n

Provide oversight for sleep testing procedures provided in the home environment;<\/p>\n

Assist with monitoring quality of the Sleep Center through appropriate audit systems in coordination with and as directed by management; collaborate with management to ensure operational needs are met;<\/p>\n

Conduct and score all types of sleep studies including overnight polysomnography (multiple montages), MSLT, MWT, CPAP and Bi-level PAP titration, supplemental O2 titration, pH monitoring, and portable sleep studies;<\/p>\n

Provide direction to staff; provide orientation and training to new employees to ensure competency as directed by management; provide on-site education of staff to meet current standards and practice guidelines as directed by management; adjust work schedules according to patient volumes;<\/p>\n

May collaborate with management on special projects;<\/p>\n

Perform the work of Polysomnographic Technician II;<\/p>\n

Perform related duties as required.<\/p>\n

LEGAL REQUIREMENT(S)<\/strong><\/p>\n

There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer\u2019s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses\/certifications are obtained for each position.<\/p>\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Graduate of an AMA-approved school of respiratory care, electroencephalogram diagnostics or polysomnography<\/p>\n

AND<\/p>\n

Three years of experience conducting sleep studies in a patient care setting including one year scoring sleep studies<\/p>\n

AND<\/p>\n

Certified in CPR AND registered with the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT).<\/p>\n

Equivalent education and\/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and\/or registration.<\/p>\n

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY<\/strong><\/p>\n

07\/16\/2017: New classification in SEIU Local 925. Certified to SEIU 925 HMC Technical bargaining unit by PERC Case 128679-C-17, Decision 12665.
\n07\/01\/2025: Update title<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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