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

18495 (NE S SEIU 925 HMC T)
\n22638 (NE H NE SEIU 925 HMC T)<\/p>\n

CLASS SERIES CONCEPT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Conduct diagnostic tests to determine the origin of sleep-related disorders. This series differs from the Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist series by its specialized and sole function of conducting sleep disorder studies.<\/p>\n

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

First-level class of series.<\/p>\n

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Under direct supervision, conduct sleep studies designated by supervisor.<\/p>\n

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

Conduct designated sleep studies including overnight polysomnography (multiple montages), MSLT, MWT, supplemental O2 titration, pH monitoring, and portable sleep studies;<\/p>\n

Welcome and educate patients about the study;<\/p>\n

Select and implement appropriate configurations\/procedures for the needs of the test;<\/p>\n

Prepare the necessary equipment;<\/p>\n

Connect patient to monitoring devices and sensors such as EEG electrodes, respiratory movement sensors, and penile tumescence monitors to collect sleep disorder data;<\/p>\n

Monitor patient status throughout studies; respond appropriately to patient needs and changes in well-being including cardiovascular distress, seizures, and psychological distress;<\/p>\n

Listen to, document, and appropriately triage patient needs;<\/p>\n

Review completed test studies with supervisor; complete post-test documentation;<\/p>\n

Identify and report environmental, equipment and engineering issues;<\/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’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses\/certifications are obtained for each position.<\/p>\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

AND<\/p>\n

Certified in CPR.<\/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

11\/09\/2001: New class adopted by DOP
\n05\/10\/2007: Civil Service Reform: New class adopted by DOP and assigned DOP code and title 297P, Polysomnographic Technician I, formerly under DOP higher education job code 6495, adopted effective 07\/01\/2007
\n11\/01\/2010: SEIU-Local 925 and UW agreed to place job in stand-alone bargaining unit at Harborview Medical Center
\n11\/01\/2010: New class in SEIU Local 925-HMC Polysomnographic Techunit
\n07\/01\/2025: Update title<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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