Description

American Traveler is hiring a Polysomnographer / Sleep Technologist with 3+ years of experience and RPSGT or RRT-SDS certification for a night shift contract in a hospital sleep lab setting.

Details

• Work in a hospital-based sleep lab unit
• Patient population includes adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients presenting with sleep-related disorders
• Procedures include full polysomnograms, MSLTs, MWTs, CPAP/BiPAP titration, and oxygen therapy administration
• Electrode application follows the International 10-20 System or sleep lab-specific standards
• 3x12-hour night shifts, 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• Schedule options: Monday–Wednesday or Thursday–Saturday
• May be floated to other departments where qualified before core staff is floated

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in polysomnography
• RPSGT certification (Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists) OR RRT with Sleep Disorders Specialty credential (RRT-SDS) required; license required if applicable
• Graduate of an accredited polysomnography or respiratory therapy program
• Current BLS certification required
• Proficiency with polysomnographic equipment, scoring software, and digital data management systems
• Experience performing and scoring polysomnograms, MSLTs, and MWTs in accordance with AASM guidelines
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs independently and assist with transferring patients over 100 lbs using proper techniques or mechanical aids
• Ability to stand and walk continuously throughout the shift

Additional Information

• Perform full sleep study workflow including setup, data acquisition, staging, scoring, and clinical intervention as needed
• Accurately identify and document sleep stages, respiratory events, limb movements, cardiac arrhythmias, and other physiological parameters; differentiate between physiological data and artifact
• Fit, dispense, and troubleshoot CPAP/BiPAP devices; perform minor equipment repairs as needed
• Administer oxygen and CPAP therapy per physician orders and provide patient and family education on equipment use
• Maintain and calibrate diagnostic equipment and ensure adequate inventory of clean and functional supplies
• Participate in inter-rater reliability exercises and continuing education to maintain scoring competency
• May participate in orientation and training of new staff
• CRASE training will be required if the assignment extends beyond 6 months
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position