Non-Registered, Polysomnographic Tech (Full time, Monday - Thursday 7:45p-6:15a)

WASHINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER • Fayetteville, AR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Non-Registered Polysomnographic Tech assists with sleep disorder evaluations and treatments under the Sleep Lab Manager. This role assists with in-center polysomnography and home sleep apnea testing, helps ensure accurate data acquisition and documentation, and provides direct patient education and high-quality, compassionate care in accordance with facility protocols and applicable standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, required.
• Completion of A-STEP educational modules administered through the AASM.
• BLS, required.

Nice To Haves

• National sleep credential preferred: RST (Registered Sleep Technologist), RPSGT (Registered Polysomnographic Technologist), SDS (Sleep Disorders Specialist), or CPSGT (Certified Polysomnographic Technician).
• Previous experience in a sleep lab, preferred (including in-center PSG and/or HSAT).
• Experience with patient education, PAP titration support, and accurate study scoring/documentation is preferred.
• Successful completion of department training and competency validation required.
• Eligibility for, and progress toward, professional credentialing in sleep (e.g., RST, RPSGT, or CPSGT) is preferred and may be required within an established timeframe based on department policy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, calibrate, and troubleshoot equipment to ensure accurate recordings and safe operation
• Complete patient intake and orientation, including assessment, education, consent verification as applicable, and accurate documentation
• Apply and secure sensors/electrodes and complete patient hook-up in accordance with AASM standards and facility protocols
• Monitor patients throughout testing, recognize and respond to events/artifacts, and intervene appropriately to support patient comfort and data quality
• Review, score, and annotate studies following data acquisition, ensuring complete and accurate records for provider interpretation
• Support onboarding and training of new staff and participate in ongoing in-services, competency maintenance, and process improvement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED