Daytime Sleep Technologist - RPSGT

About Us

Simply put, we believe in the power of sleep.

As sleep health champions, we want more and more people to wake up to a brighter day every day. And, we are making daily progress, as we help more organizations see sleep as transformational and a foundational pillar of health. We strive to give more access to the technology and care they need to lead fuller lives.

Our depth of knowledge in the science of sleep gives us a unique perspective on sleep as a critical intervention strategy in chronic disease. We help people see the right problem and the right way forward, elevating not just our solutions but also advancing the field of sleep medicine.

Our vision is to work with our partners — employers, health systems, health plans, government agencies, provider groups and others committed to transforming care — to expand sleep health care to where it is needed, so it can take its rightful place in the healthcare ecosystem.

About the role

The Daytime Sleep Technologist is responsible for performing daytime sleep studies (MSLT, MWT, Daytime PSG) and supporting the daily operations of the sleep lab. This role involves direct patient care, continuous monitoring, data scoring, and ensuring compliance with protocols. The Daytime Sleep Technologist will also assist with equipment calibration, patient education, and maintaining lab cleanliness and inventory.

The Daytime Sleep Technologist is also responsible for implementing sleep center-specific action plans of the Lab Manager, Medical Director or Chief Medical Officer.

What you'll do

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients and patient needs, including pre-study preparation for polysomnography in the evening.
• Oversee and ensure the accurate and efficient sleep study acquisition, including monitoring patients and troubleshooting equipment issues.
• Review and analyze sleep study data, scoring and preparing detailed reports for physicians.
• Provide education to patients and their families regarding sleep disorders and treatment options.
• Work closely with physicians, referring specialists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Prepare and hook up patients for sleep studies, ensuring proper sensor placement and patient comfort.
• Perform daytime sleep studies (i.e., MSLT, MWT, PSG) and maintain continuous patient monitoring throughout testing.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal protocols, conduct regular quality checks on equipment and procedures; perform monthly calibration of PAP, end tidal equipment and ensure that the oxygen equipment is checked and documented monthly/quarterly as required; maintain biomedical equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ and AASM guidelines.
• Perform weekly assessment and documentation of the facility to verify that all patient rooms (e.g. equipment, furniture, restrooms, floors, walls, TV’s etc.), control room (e.g. computers, computer peripherals, desks etc.), patient lobby and other staff areas are in good condition and functional.
• Complete inventory and linen counts.
• Scoring sleep studies when there are no sleep studies as needed.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Assist lab team with AASM re-accreditation process and site visits.
• Assist lab team with Nox equipment, software and workflow testing as needed.

Qualifications

• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT)
• Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., respiratory therapy, nursing, or health sciences) preferred.
• Minimum of 2-3 years experience in sleep technology relating to polysomnography, multiple sleep latency tests, positive airway pressure titrations, oximetry and end tidal studies on pediatrics.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, proficiency in sleep study equipment, and knowledge of sleep disorders and treatments; must also be computer literate with excellent knowledge of Google Workspace, MS Office or equivalent software.