Sleep Technologist - Polysomnographic, PRN Nights

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A credentialed healthcare professional who performs various diagnostic sleep testing (PSG/HST) procedures. This role supports the diagnosis of sleep-related disorders such as sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, REM sleep behavior disorder and sleep movement disorders. This role prepares patients, operates sleep equipment, monitors physiological activity, and collects high‑quality diagnostic data during sleep studies to support accurate clinical interpretation.

Review medical history and explain procedures to ensure patient comfort and understanding. Educate patients on how to use, wear, and return home monitoring devices, ensuring equipment is sanitized, calibrated and prepare/program devices for distribution. Prepare the testing environment, verify equipment function, and perform calibrations.

Apply electrodes and sensors (EEG, EKG, EMG, airflow, respiratory effort belts, oximetry). Analyzing and scoring recorded home sleep testing data to identify sleep clinical events (apneas, hypopneas, respiratory disturbances) in accordance with American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) guidelines. Conduct PSG recordings and inspire titrations by monitoring brain waves, eye movements, muscle tone, breathing, heart rhythm, and oxygen levels.

Analyzing and scoring recorded in-lab sleep data “on the fly” to identify sleep stages and clinical events (arousals, apneas, hypopneas and respiratory effort related arousal) in accordance with American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) guidelines Correct artifacts, reposition electrodes, and troubleshoot signal quality issues. Administer oxygen or CPAP/Bi-Level/ASV therapy during titration studies under supervision and adjust therapeutic settings as instructed by established lab protocols.

Completes test analysis and prepares reports for physician interpretation while highlighting significant findings for physician review. Maintain accurate and timely notes regarding sleep stages, respiratory patterns, and clinical events while continuously observing patients via real-time data and video monitoring. Respond to patient needs promptly, including emergency situations governed by protocol.

Complete appropriate EMR entries, technician logs, and post‑study reports as directed. Assists in the education and training processes within the department and acts as a resource to other technicians. Performs other duties as assigned.

Degree: High school diploma or GED required and Enrollment in an A-STEP/CAAHEP‑accredited neurodiagnostic or polysomnography program.

< 2 years Supervisor

None Required Licenses & Certification: RPSGT , R. EEG T, CRT or RRT. BLS Required.

Degree: Associate’s Degree or higher.

3-5 years of experience in Neurodiagnostic field. Supervisor

None Required Licenses and Certification: Completion of an A-STEP/CAAHEP‑accredited neurodiagnostic or polysomnography program. Work Shift PRN Legal Statement The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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