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POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC TECHNICIAN 2

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POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC TECHNICIAN 2
Class Code: 297P
Category: Health Care


Definition

Journey-level class of series. Under general supervision, conduct all types of sleep studies

Typical Work

Conduct 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;

Tabulate, interpret and communicate the outcome of studies;

Perform the work of Polysomnographic Technician 1;

Perform related duties as required.

Legal Requirement(s)

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.

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

Two years of experience conducting sleep studies in a patient care setting

AND

Certified in CPR

OR

Equivalent education/experience.

Class Specification History

New class adopted November 9, 2001.
Revise class. Revises class code (formerly 6496); adopted May 10, 2007, effective July 1, 2006.

Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.