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Polysomnographic Technologist

Working under the guidance of a physician, the polysomnographic technologist performs tests to determine the quality of sleep and to diagnose sleep disorders. Technologists record sleeping physiology using sophisticated equipment, use positive pressure breathing aids under supervision of the physician and perform titration tests with patients. The technologist works with the patient to increase awareness of factors affecting sleep, and is sometimes involved with public education. Often technologists take part in management responsibilities in the laboratory and hire and train staff .The technologist usually works in a sleep laboratory and most work is done at night.