Overview
There are an estimated 50-70 million people in the US suffering from a
chronic sleep disorder. Polysomnography technologists apply clinical
protocols and critical thinking to monitor and analyze diagnostic sleep
studies (PSG, MSLT, MWT) and titrate positive airway pressure (PAP).
Patients of all ages are evaluated through the monitoring of brainwaves,
respiratory effort and airflow, limb, eye and chin movements and blood
oxygen levels.
With a career in this field of health care, you will learn to identify and
help treat sleep disorders such as:
- Sleep apnea
- Insomnia
- Narcolepsy
- Periodic limb movements
- Parasomnias
Sleep related breathing disorders may be treated with therapeutic (CPAP),
and advanced care techniques (bi-level positive airway pressure support),
utilizing state of the art technology.
The demand for the establishment of sleep disorders centers to test and
treat sleep disorders has led to a local, regional and national shortage of
Polysomnographic Technologists, so the job outlook is positive.
If you work well with people and desire a career that allows you to
help patients, this is the career for you. Employment is found in a variety
of patient care settings including hospitals and specialized sleep disorder
clinics.
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