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Completion of required education and/or training necessary for eligibility as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist.

Must provide copy of HS diploma or equivalent, or highest level of completed degree obtained.

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NI-Technologist, Polysomnographic

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JOB INFORMATION
Effective Date:	8/28/2025
Entity:	Illinois
Job Code:	NI-3078AC
Job Title:	NI-Technologist, Polysomnographic
Exemption Status:	Non-Exempt
JOB SUMMARY
Provides comprehensive polysomnographic testing, analysis and associated interventions under the general supervision of the Medical Director. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental philosophy and objectives, as well as, Health System initiatives.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

•	Greets patients, explains procedures and educational information regarding sleep disorders working collaboratively with other members of the multidisciplinary team. Applies electrodes and monitoring equipment according to established standards.
•	Performs sleep disorder testing following established departmental procedures and American Academy of Sleep Medicine guidelines. Observes patient during testing and provides input to physician.
•	Scores sleep recordings and collects information in preparation for Physician’s review and interpretation and documents accurately in the patient’s record maintaining confidentiality of position acquired information.
•	Prepares and calibrates testing equipment making necessary adjustments following established procedures and ensuring proper function and signals, operation and compliance with regulatory and state standards.
•	Orders, cleans and maintains equipment and supplies ensuring smooth operations within established budgetary guidelines. Removes broken equipment and reports to appropriate resource.
•	Performs all aspects of care in an environment that optimizes patient and environmental safety and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and compliance efforts.

ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.

Age Specific Competency (Clinical jobs only)
X	Clinical	Provides age and culturally appropriate assessment/screening, interpretation of clinical and laboratory data and develops and implements age appropriate interventional and plans of care including education within the parameters of his/her position responsibilities and licensure.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
•	Successful completion of annual clinical, age and job specific competencies and skill verification tools required.
•	Knowledge of EEG’s, anatomy and physiology.
•	Ability to establish effective working relationships and clearly and calmly communicate in English both verbally and in writing with patients, medical staff and the public.
•	Basic computer skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands
A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Physical Demand	Continuous Over 70%	Frequent 40% - 69%	Occasional 15% - 39%	Rarely Up to 15%
Standing		X
Walking		X
Climbing				X
Bending		X
Crouching		X
Pushing / Pulling		X
Carry		X
Fine Hand / Eye Coordination		X
Color Discrimination		X
Hearing Ability		X
Lifting / Lowering 1 -15 lbs.		X
15 - 30 lbs.		X
30 - 50 lbs.				X


Over 50 lbs.	UW Health does not require, nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted. Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift. Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the "Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)" policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to work within the selected working environments.
Physical Demands	Continuous Over 70%	Frequent 40% - 69%	Occasional 15% - 39%	Rarely Up to 15%
Concentration on Detail		X
Attention Span of 1 + Hours on a Task		X
Ability to Remember Multiple Tasks		X
Oral Communication		X
Written Communication		X

Physical Demands
Physical Demands	Continuous Over 70%	Frequent 40% - 69%	Occasional 15% - 39%	Rarely Up to 15%
Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids	X
Exposure to Toxins, Cytotoxins, Poisons				X
Exposure to Extreme Heat, Cold, Temp Fluctuations				X
Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals				X
Exposure to Radiation				X
Other - Working with patients in crisis who may be volatile and potentially violent.

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.