Registered Polysomnography Technologist (Sleep Technologist) - Part-Time, Overnight

Quick Facts

• Role: Registered Polysomnography Technologist (Sleep Technologist)

• Schedule: Part-time nights (overnight)

• Key clinical work: Overnight diagnostic polysomnograms and CPAP/BiPAP titrations

Description

Perform all aspects of overnight polysomnograms, including CPAP/BiPAP titrations, while complying with organizational policies, ethical standards, and regulatory/accreditation requirements. You will prepare patients and equipment, monitor and document studies, identify abnormalities and technical issues, and score/process sleep records. The role requires close collaboration with physicians and other sleep lab staff.

Responsibilities

• Complete all required pre-study paperwork (consent, relevant history, questionnaires) and clarify unclear or inappropriate orders; complete billing information after the procedure.
• Independently prepare equipment by performing calibrations, selecting filter settings, determining monitoring montage, and entering required patient information.
• Provide CPAP training using appropriate patient education materials.
• Prepare patients for studies by accurately placing recording devices; use the International 10-20 system for EEG electrode placement.
• Record studies by entering appropriate notations and clinical observations into the computer system and technician worksheet.
• Identify abnormalities (e.g., apneas, PLM’s, and other sleep disturbances) and seek assistance to adjust recording technique when needed.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to physiological events and medical problems, especially cardiac dysrhythmias, respiratory events, and seizures.
• Detect technically inadequate signals, initiate troubleshooting, obtain additional assistance as needed, and document barriers to resolution.
• Maintain monitoring equipment in a clean and organized condition.
• Participate in departmental in-services and continuing education; promote teamwork through interdepartmental communication.
• Provide training for new sleep technicians and student preceptors.
• Score sleep records according to department guidelines.
• Maintain registry standing by completing required CEUs (10 CEs or equivalent per year) per American Academy of Sleep Medicine requirements.
• Provide testing information, reassure and relax patients, and assist patients as needed across pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification: RPSGT (Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists) or Registered Respiratory Therapist
• BLS CPR certification
• Minimum 12 months of prior sleep technologist experience
• Knowledge of the International 10-20 system of electrode placement
• Familiarity with personal computers
• Competency to independently prepare patients for and perform diagnostic polysomnograms
• Competency to independently perform CPAP and BiPAP titrations per national standards and departmental guidelines
• Ability to score and process sleep records

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree or additional training in electroneurodiagnostics or anatomy, or allied health certification
• Prior sleep experience at an AASM-accredited facility
• Minimum 18 months of prior sleep technologist experience

Benefits

Benefits are provided to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and to protect against unexpected life events. Eligibility is based on employment classification, with detailed benefits information available through the employer’s benefits page.