The Maine Sleep Center at Chest Medicine Associates is currently hiring full-time and part-time Polysomnographic Technologists.

Our sleep technologists work under the general supervision of the Sleep Laboratory Manager and Medical Director to perform diagnostic polysomnography, MSLT/MWT, and CPAP/Bi-level/ASV titration studies.

For 30 years, Chest Medicine Associates has been serving patients in the greater Portland, Maine area and from throughout Maine and southern New Hampshire. Chest Medicine Associates is a medical practice devoted to specialty care in Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. Our physicians and staff are committed to providing high quality, efficient, and value-based care.

      ***Potential for Sign-on Bonus of $7500 for full-time RPSGT or RRT-SDS***

If you would enjoy all that coastal Maine has to offer, review the requirements and benefits below and reach out to us to apply!

Responsibilities:
• Collect, analyze and integrate patient information in order to identify and meet the patient-specific needs (physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history).
• Determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols. Review the patient’s history and verify the medical order.
• Follow sleep center protocols related to the sleep study. When patient arrives, verify identification, collect documents and obtain consent for the study.
• Explain the procedure and orient the patient for either in center or home sleep apnea testing.
• Provide age appropriate patient education.
• Select appropriate equipment and calibrate for testing to determine proper functioning and adjust if necessary. Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards.
• Apply and titrate positive airway pressure.
• Perform routine positive airway pressure (PAP) interface fitting and desensitization.
• Score studies in accordance with AASM standards.

Requirements:
• For Polysomnographic Technologists, certification by the Board of Registered
Polysomnographic Technologists or RRT-SDS credential is required. For RRTs, state
licensure is required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience and PSG scoring proficiency.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Provider certification is required.
• Excellent clinical, communication, customer service, and organizational skills.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits package (full-time), which includes:
• Three, 12 hour shifts per week
• Accrued, paid time off and paid holidays
• Health, Dental, Disability, Life and Vision Insurance
• 401K retirement and profit-sharing plans
• Relocation assistance

If interested, please apply online or send your resume and cover letter to HR@cmamaine.com.

***New hire incentive payments are available for the full-time RPSGT or RRT-SDS candidate selected, are taxable and paid in monthly installments during the first 15 months of employment. New hire incentive applies only to new hires or previous employees with more than 1 year of separation from employment.

Direct hires only. No phone calls, recruiters, or walk-ins please. Chest Medicine Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.