Sleep Lab. – Licensed Respiratory Therapist

Greet and orient the patient to the Sleep Center, explain the procedures and what the patient should expect during the night.
Apply electrodes according to AASM standards. Perform physiologic calibrations to assure proper signals and make adjustments as necessary. Perform routine mask fitting for CPAP titration patients.
Perform sleep testing following protocols. Make adjustments to the leads, and assist patients during the night as needed. Use age-appropriate interventions and education. Perform data acquisition while monitoring, make necessary adjustments to assure artifact-free signals.
Document observations such as sleep stages, clinical events, changes in PAP pressure, and other significant events.
Score records using AASM protocols. Perform required data entry, routine equipment care and other duties as assigned by the supervisor.