Lead Night Sleep Technologist - RPSGT
About The Position
The Lead Nighttime Sleep Technologist bridges daytime management and nighttime laboratory operations. The position mentors, coaches, and develops night-shift technologists while aligning overnight operations with the company’s culture, values, and clinical standards. In addition to acquiring high-quality nocturnal sleep studies, the lead technologist serves as the primary overnight contact for technical troubleshooting, supports accurate execution of provider orders and specialized research or Nox-related testing projects, assists with staff evaluations, and maintains facility standards that support patient satisfaction and clinical excellence.
Requirements
- Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT).
- Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support.
- At least 2–3 years of sleep-technology experience involving polysomnography, multiple sleep latency tests, positive airway pressure titrations, oximetry, and end-tidal studies on pediatric patients.
- Demonstrated potential or background in peer leadership, coaching, or clinical instruction.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with sleep study equipment and knowledge of sleep disorders and treatments.
- Computer literacy, including excellent knowledge of sleep-testing software, EHR experience, and communication tools such as Gmail and Slack.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as respiratory therapy, nursing, or health sciences.
- Experience in leadership or supervisory roles.
Responsibilities
- Perform polysomnographic testing and patient care in accordance with physician orders, clinical guidelines, special requests, and AASM standards.
- Provide overnight first-line support for technical troubleshooting, equipment issues, and operational questions from night staff.
- Ensure assigned research studies, Nox-related testing initiatives, and special clinical projects are completed accurately and according to protocol.
- Maintain accurate shift reports, patient charts, provider orders, and study documentation.
- Perform sleep study scoring as needed, particularly to support titrations, split protocols, or next-day MSLT testing decisions.
- Maintain high standards of patient care, service, and comfort to provide a positive onsite sleep-lab experience.
- Conduct regular assessments of patient rooms, the control room, staff common areas, and equipment; report maintenance issues or equipment damage promptly.
- Oversee overnight inventory usage, including testing supplies, PAP titration mask availability, and linen usage.
- Assist lab management with AASM accreditation compliance, quality assurance metrics, and site-inspection preparation.
- Mentor, coach, and develop night-shift technologists.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
