Lead Registered Polysomnographic Tech

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Respiratory Manager, the Lead Registered Polysomnographic Technologist performs sleep studies and provides treatment for sleep disorders under the supervision of the Sleep Center Medical Director/or Clinical Support Manager. Responsibilities include conducting diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, monitoring patients, ensuring accurate data collection, and educating patients on sleep-related treatments.

Responsibilities

• Congduct sleep studies by preparing and calibrating equipment, verifying orders, explaining procedures, and applying sensors per AASM standards.
• Monitor, document, and analyze patient sleep data, including scoring studies and identifying artifacts for physician review.
• Provide patient care interventions, including PAP therapy, oxygen administration, and home sleep testing (HST) education and troubleshooting.
• Maintain, clean, sterilize, and troubleshoot sleep study equipment to ensure safe and effective operation.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, DNV and AASM standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support quality improvement initiatives, process enhancements, and department survey readiness.
• Assist with department operations, including administrative tasks, staff training, student oversight, and resource management.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
• Mentor and evaluate Polysomnographic Technologists to support professional development.

Essential Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned in alignment with Curry Health Network’s mission and values.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Education & Experience:
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Current RPSGT credential (BRPT)
  • Oregon Polysomnographic Licensure
  • BLS certification
  • Complete monthly inter-scorer reliability training per AASM standards
  • Prior supervisory experience preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Proficient in sleep study equipment setup, monitoring, and data collection
  • Knowledge of sleep testing procedures, regulatory guidelines, and AASM standards
  • Ability to provide safe, compassionate, and competent patient care
  • Moderate computer skills, including MS Office and EMR systems
  • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Physical Requirements:
  • On-the-job Time Spent In The Following Physical Activities:
    • None of the time: Taste or Smell
    • Up to 1/3 of the time: Stoop/Kneel/Crouch/Crawl
    • From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: Sit, push/pull, reach with hands and arms
    • Up to 2/3 of the time and more: Talk or Hear, Use Hands, stand, walk
  • Physical Demands:
    • None of the time: Extreme heat/cold; risk of electrical shock, work with explosives; risk of radiation; vibration, Wet/humid; fumes/airborne particles; toxic/caustic chemicals
    • Up to 1/3 of the time: Near moving mechanical parts; fumes/airborne particles; toxic/caustic chemicals
    • From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: No requirement
  • Work Environment:
    • None of the time: Extreme heat/cold; risk of electrical shock, work with explosives; risk of radiation; vibration, Wet/humid; fumes/airborne particles; toxic/caustic chemicals
    • Up to 1/3 of the time: Near moving mechanical parts; fumes/airborne particles; toxic/caustic chemicals
    • From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: No requirement
  • Hearing Requirements: ability to hear instructions, alarms on equipment and patient call
  • Repetitive Motion Actions:
    • From 1 – 2 hours per day: Repetitive use of firm/heavy grasping
    • From 7+ hours per day: Repetitive use of hands, simple/light grasping and fine dexterity

Shared Values

• Service: We serve with compassion and understanding.
• Teamwork: We are one team – each one of us makes a difference.
• Curiosity: We promote learning.
• Integrity: We live by honesty, trust, and doing the right thing by our organizational values.

Additional Information

Compensation Range: $44.89 - $67.90 Compensation is based on experience, with a range reflecting entry-level candidates through those with 15+ years of experience. Eligible positions may also qualify for additional compensation with applicable shift, weekend, certification, or other differentials. Additional Compensation Differential Opportunities: NOC Shift (7:00 PM–7:00 AM): +$3.50/hour. | Weekend Shift (12:00 AM Saturday–11:59 PM Sunday): +$3.00/hour. Non-Licensed Positions: NOC Shift (7:00 PM–7:00 AM): +$3.00/hour. | Weekend Shift (12:00 AM Saturday–11:59 PM Sunday): +$2.00/hour.