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 healthcare, 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.
Program Certificate
- Certificate of Polysomnography Technology
Employment Outlook
As the field of Sleep Medicine continues to grow, the demand for sleep
disorders centers grows, leading to a local, regional and national shortage
of Polysomnographic Technologists. According to the Board of Registered
Polysomnography Technologists an estimated 50-70 million people inthe Unites
States are suffering from a chronic sleep disorder. In Arizona, these positions are expected
to increase over the next 5-10 years.
The American Association
of Sleep Technologists, Polysomnography Technologists earn an average hourly rate (which includes, registration by the BRPT or NBRC, evening/night
shift differentials and management levels) of $20.43 to $38.60, for an average annual
salary range of $42,509 to $80,300, depending on registration credentials and
years of experience.
