Sleep Technician

About the role

Pivotal Health is seeking a passionate and highly skilled Registered Polysomnographic Sleep Technologist (RPSGT) to join its growing sleep services team in Poughkeepsie, NY. This full‑time night position offers an excellent work‑life balance with just 3‑4 shifts per week (8:00 PM – 6:00 AM), a favorable 3:1 patient‑to‑technologist ratio, and additional earning opportunities through incentive pay.

Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment & Preparation: Gather, review, and analyze patient medical and sleep histories; identify and address patient‑specific needs; explain testing procedures; complete and verify required documentation.
• Sleep Study Setup & Monitoring: Prepare, calibrate, and troubleshoot sleep testing equipment; apply electrodes and sensors; verify video monitoring systems; conduct physiologic calibrations and PAP mask fittings; establish baseline measurements and document findings.
• Diagnostic Testing & Data Collection: Perform polysomnographic data acquisition and monitoring; ensure signal integrity and make real‑time adjustments; follow protocols for PAP titration, oxygen titration, MSLT, MWT, parasomnia studies, and other specialized sleep testing procedures.
• Documentation & Quality Assurance: Accurately document patient observations, sleep stages, clinical events, and significant study findings; record pressure changes, oxygen saturation, respiratory events, heart rate, body position changes, and other relevant data; maintain compliance with laboratory protocols and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) credential.
• Current New York State authorization/licensure requirements as applicable.
• Completion of an accredited Polysomnography program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proof of required immunizations.
• Preferred: New York PSG license; current CRT or RRT/RT credential; experience with attended overnight sleep studies and PAP titrations; strong communication, documentation, and patient‑care skills.

Benefits

• Up to $15,000 sign‑on bonus.
• Competitive hourly pay starting at $45+/hour (DOE).
• Additional productivity and attended‑study incentive pay.
• Consistent full‑time schedule with 3‑4 night shifts per week.
• Supportive clinical environment with manageable patient ratios.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' sleep health and overall well‑being.

Pay

Starting at $45/hour and up, depending on experience and qualifications. Qualified technologists are eligible for attended‑study incentives, productivity‑based scoring incentives, and sign‑on bonus opportunities.

Schedule

Full‑time nights, 3‑4 shifts per week, 8:00 PM – 6:00 AM.