Polysomnographic Technologist

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Polysomnographic (PSG) Technologist provides comprehensive diagnostic, therapeutic, and patient education services to support the evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. Working under the supervision of the Sleep Medicine Medical Director, the PSG technologist performs in-center and home sleep testing, administers and titrates sleep-related therapies, analyzes and scores sleep studies, and delivers patient-centered care that promotes positive clinical outcomes. The role also supports education and professional development by mentoring trainees, technicians, and students while contributing to quality improvement and operational excellence within the Sleep Disorders Center. Completing the Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) certification through the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) is required within 2 years of eligibility date. A two-year commitment to the department is required.

Requirements

• Associate Degree, with an Associate of Applied Science or Associate Degree in Neurophysiology preferred.
• For employees hired before 1/01/2010, certification as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) with 10 years of clinical experience in a sleep medicine laboratory is allowed.
• Alertness, ability to adhere to policies and procedures, capable of making decisions, coping, and good communication skills.
• The ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams to troubleshoot and problem solve is required.
• Establishing and maintaining Basic Life Support certification is required.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) certification, credentialed through the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT), within 2 years after becoming eligible to sit for the BRPT registration examination.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and monitor polysomnography and home sleep apnea testing (HSAT).
• Score and analyze sleep studies, including respiratory events, arousals, sleep staging, and movement disorders.
• Initiate, monitor, and titrate CPAP, BiPAP, oxygen, and implantable sleep therapy devices according to physician orders.
• Prepare patients for diagnostic and therapeutic sleep procedures and provide education on PAP and home testing equipment.
• Perform MSLT and MWT testing, complete documentation, prepare reports, and maintain data integrity.
• Troubleshoot, calibrate, and maintain sleep laboratory equipment.
• Support quality, safety, and patient experience initiatives while mentoring staff, trainees, and students.

Benefits

• Opportunities to work with a broad range of sleep technologies, including in-lab polysomnography, home sleep apnea testing, PAP therapies, implantable sleep devices, actigraphy, and specialized testing such as MSLT and MWT.
• Opportunities to mentor students, trainees, and fellow staff.
• Contributing to quality improvement, education, and research initiatives that advance the field of Sleep Medicine.
• Collaborative environment that values professional growth, innovation, teamwork, and lifelong learning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree