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Polysomnographic Technologist
If you’re a night owl looking for a career that lets you explore the latest technological breakthroughs to help people in need, then a career as a Polysomnographic Technologist might be just what you’re looking for.
According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, there are over 80 different sleep disorders plaguing people of all ages. As a sleep technician, you’ll be the first line of observation and treatment to help people get what they never dreamed was possible… a good night’s sleep.
As a Polysomnographic Technologist, you’ll spend your time assessing patients needs and preparing them for sleep studies, as well as providing vital patient information to sleep physicians.
With less than 20 accredited Polysomnography programs in the United States, the hands-on, real world experience and training you receive from Baker College will open the door to a long-lasting career in this exciting and groundbreaking field.
– Margie Murray-Wright Memorial HospitalThe caliber of the Baker student impresses me. I believe that the student is very technically capable, but they also possess the critical thinking skills that we need.
Career Facts
- The annual salary for a credentialed sleep technologist ranges between $42,500 and $55,000.
- Polysomnographic Technologists typically work a 10-12 hour night shift.
- The National Center on Sleep Disorders Research estimates that nearly 70 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders — and those numbers are on the rise.
- Required classes include computer science, physical and life sciences such as chemistry, anatomy, and physiology along with mathematics such as algebra, trigonometry, and statistics.
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