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Provide clinical assessment, physiological monito ring and testing toassist with diagnosis, management, and prevention of sleep relateddisorders with the use of various diagnostic and therapeuti c toolsproviding care to patients of all ages. These tools include but a re notlimited to polysomnography, scoring of clinical events according t oprofession and laboratory guidelines (such as respiratory events,cardia c events, limb movements, arousals, etc.), generating accuratereports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data, titratingpositive airway pressure devices, oximeter, capnography, actigraphy,nocturnal oxygen, s creening devices, and questionnaires.

Level 1* Verify the medical order and protocol.* Explain the procedure a nd orient the patient to the sleep center.* Prepare and calibrate equipm ent required for testing to determineproper functioning.* Perform routin e PAP mask fitting.* Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted publishedstandards.* Assist with following "lights out" procedures to es tablish anddocument baseline values (such as body position, oxyhemoglobi nsaturation, respiratory and heart rates, etc.)* Assist and observe poly somnography data acquisition.* Document routine observations, including sleep stages and clinicalevents, changes in procedure, and other signifi cant events in order tofacilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomn ography results.* Assist with appropriate interventions (including actio ns necessary forpatient safety and therapeutic intervention (e.g. BPAP, O2administration).* Assist with following "lights on" procedures to veri fy integrity ofcollected data and complete the data collection process. (e.g. learn toperform the physiological and instrument calibrations and instructs thepatient on completing questionnaires, etc.)* Perform routin e polysomnography data acquisition while monitoringstudy-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free.* Identify and report signal abnorm alities.* Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize an dprovide age specific care in the treatment, assessment and education of adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.Level 2* Perform all duties of the Level 1.* Review history, physical information, medications, proced ure requestand study protocol.* Prepare and calibrate equipment required for testing to determineproper functioning and make adjustments, if nec essary.* Perform "lights out" procedures to establish and document basel inevalues(such as body position, oxyhemoglobin saturation, respiratory a ndheart rates, etc.).* Independently perform routine and c-pap/split pol ysomnography dataacquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to e nsure signals areartifact-free and make adjustments, if necessary.* Impl ement appropriate interventions (including actions necessary forpatient safety and therapeutic intervention (e.g. BPAP, O2administration).* Perf orm "lights on" procedures to verify integrity of collected dataand comp letethe data collection process. (e.g. learn to perform thephysiologica l and instrument calibrations and instructs the patient oncompleting que stionnaires, etc.).Level 3* Perform all duties of the Level 1 and 2.* Co llect, analyze and integrate patient information in order toidentify and meet the patient-specific needs (physical/mentallimitations, current em otional/physiological status regarding thetesting procedure, pertinent m edical/social history) to determine finaltesting parameters/procedures i n conjunction with the ordering physicianor clinical director and labora tory protocols.* Explain pre-testing, testing and post-testing procedure s to thepatient.* Perform routine and complex PAP mask fitting.* Perform routine and complex PAP/split/BPAP/ASV polysomnography dataacquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals areartifact-fre e and make adjustments, if necessary.* Perform positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting.* Follow procedural protocols [such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test(MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia s tudies, PAP,oxygen titration etc.] to ensure collection of appropriate d ata.* Oversees and performsdifficult and unusual procedures and therape uticinterventions.* Performs needed maintenance on equipment to include communication ofproblem to co-workers, appropriate vendor or the supervi sor.* Troubleshoots equipment and lab issues independently, considered a nequipment super user.* Demonstrates ability to analyze complex situatio ns and apply policy.* Develops clinical standards and protocols.* Genera te requisitions for patient studies prn/check in patients.* Assign night ly workload to coworkers.* Processes daily charges.* Perform minimum num ber of hours designated a year as charge tech.

Level 1A Polysomnography Technician develops competency in and performs thebasics of polysomnography testing and associated int erventions underdirect supervision of a Polysomnography Technologist 2 o r aPolysomnography Technologist 3, 10 hours of CEUs, selects 1 choice fr oma list of options for professional growth (e.g., member of nationalorg anization, committee work). Must be enrolled in AASM A-Step on-lineeduc ation modules.Level 2A Polysomnography Technologist 2 performs comprehen sive polysomnographytesting and analysis, and associated interventions u nder the generalsupervision of a Polysomnography Technologist (RPSGT) 3 and/or theclinical director (MD, PhD, DO) or designee. A Polysomnograph yTechnologist 2 can provide supervision of a Polysomnography Technician. 12 hours of CE, 10 must be CEUs, selects 3 choices from a list ofoptions for professional growth.Level 3A Polysomnography Technologist 3 works u nder the general supervision ofthe clinical director (M.D., D.O., or PhD ) or designee to providecomprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This mayinvolve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic s ervices or patientcare and education. A Polysomnography Technologist 3 c an perform theduties defined for a Polysomnography Technologist 2 and ma y providesupervision of other staff. 16 hours of CE, 10 must be CEUs, s elects 5choices from a list of options for professional growth.

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Level IHigh school d iploma or GED or 1 year of post-secondary education, orcurrent enrollmen t in an accredited educational programleading to anAssociate's Degree i n a health related field with an emphasis inpolysomnography or respirato ry therapy.Level 2Associate's Degree in a health related field preferred , or successfulcompletion of a polysomnography, or respiratory therapy p rogram of noless than one year in duration, associated with a state lice nse and/ornationally accredited educational facility.Level 3Associate's Degree in a health related field preferred inpolysomnography, or respira tory therapy, or successful completion of apolysomnography program, of n o less than one year in duration,associated with a state license and/or nationally accredited educationalfacility.

Level 1With an Associate's Degree in a health related field, no experie ncerequired; otherwise 6 months of direct patient care experience.Level 218 months experiencein polysomnography testing preferred orDocumented proficiency in all required competencies as a PolysomnographyTechnician. If no associate's degree in a health related field, musthave an additi onal two years experience in direct patient care.Level 34 years experien ce in Polysomnography Technology required.

Level 1Registered Polysomnography Technologists (RP SGT) or Respiratory CarePractitioner (CRT or RRT) license required. Mai ntain current BLScertification.Level 2Registered Polysomnography Technol ogists (RPSGT) or RespiratoryTherapist with the sleep disorders speciali st certification (eitherCRT-SDS or RRT-SDS) required. Maintain current BLS certification.Level 3Registered Polysomnography Technologists (RPSGT ) or RespiratoryTherapists with the sleep disorders specialist certifica tion (eitherCRT-SDS orRRT-SDS) required. Maintain current BLS certific ation.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.