Sleep Technologist - Polysomnographic, PRN Nights

Boone Health • Columbia, SC

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About The Position

A credentialed healthcare professional who performs diagnostic sleep testing, including polysomnography (PSG) and home sleep testing (HST), to support the diagnosis of sleep-related disorders such as sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, REM sleep behavior disorder, and sleep movement disorders. The role prepares patients and testing environments, operates and calibrates sleep equipment, monitors physiological activity, and collects high-quality diagnostic data for clinical interpretation. The position also analyzes and scores sleep study data, prepares reports for physician interpretation, documents study findings, responds to patient needs, and assists with departmental education and training. This is a PRN night-shift position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Enrollment in an A-STEP/CAAHEP-accredited neurodiagnostic or polysomnography program.
• Less than 2 years of experience.
• One of the following required credentials: RPSGT, R. EEG T, CRT, or RRT.
• BLS certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree or higher.
• 3–5 years of experience in the neurodiagnostic field.
• Completion of an A-STEP/CAAHEP-accredited neurodiagnostic or polysomnography program.

Responsibilities

• Review patients’ medical histories and explain procedures to promote comfort and understanding.
• Educate patients on use, wearing, and return of home monitoring devices; sanitize, calibrate, prepare, and program devices for distribution.
• Prepare the testing environment, verify equipment function, and perform calibrations.
• Apply EEG, EKG, EMG, airflow, respiratory effort, and oximetry sensors.
• Analyze and score home sleep testing data to identify clinical events in accordance with American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) guidelines.
• Conduct PSG recordings and titrations while monitoring brain waves, eye movements, muscle tone, breathing, heart rhythm, and oxygen levels.
• Analyze and score in-lab sleep data in real time to identify sleep stages and clinical events in accordance with AASM guidelines.
• Correct artifacts, reposition electrodes, and troubleshoot signal-quality issues.
• Administer oxygen or CPAP, Bi-Level, or ASV therapy during titration studies under supervision, adjusting settings as instructed by established lab protocols.
• Complete test analysis and prepare reports for physician interpretation, highlighting significant findings for physician review.
• Maintain timely and accurate notes on sleep stages, respiratory patterns, and clinical events while monitoring patients through real-time data and video.
• Respond promptly to patient needs, including emergencies, following protocol.
• Complete EMR entries, technician logs, and post-study reports as directed.
• Assist with departmental education and training and serve as a resource to other technicians.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED