Polysomnographic Technologist - Full Time - Nights

About the role

The Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) performs comprehensive sleep studies, including calibration, electrode placement, and monitoring of sleep patients, under physician supervision. They analyze sleep data, score studies in line with AASM standards, and generate detailed reports to aid diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders. This role involves patient education on sleep health and equipment use, ensuring safety, proper equipment maintenance, and adherence to infection prevention protocols. The technologist documents procedures and observations accurately within the electronic medical record (EMR) and participates in quality improvement and professional development activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive sleep studies (calibration, electrode placement, monitoring)
• Analyze sleep data and score studies per AASM standards
• Generate detailed reports to aid diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders
• Provide patient education on sleep health and equipment use
• Ensure safety, proper equipment maintenance, and adherence to infection prevention protocols
• Document procedures and observations accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Participate in quality improvement and professional development activities
• Conduct various sleep studies, including CPAP/BiPAP titrations and MSLT
• Monitor patients during studies and respond to emergencies

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) credential
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (to be obtained within three months of hire)
• Preferred: completion of an accredited polysomnography program
• Preferred: prior experience in sleep study testing and scoring

Skills

• Equipment preparation and calibration
• Conducting various sleep studies (including CPAP/BiPAP titrations and MSLT)
• Patient monitoring and emergency response
• Patient education on sleep health and equipment use
• Ensuring safety, equipment maintenance, and infection prevention
• Accurate documentation in EMR
• Participation in quality improvement and professional development

Schedule

Full-time night shift setting.