Sleep Technologist

Bayview Physicians Group•Virginia Beach, VA

4d•$29 - $46

About The Position

Bayview Physicians Group is seeking a skilled and compassionate Sleep Technologist to perform comprehensive evaluations and treatments for sleep-related disorders. Under the general supervision of the medical director or designee, the technologist conducts in-center and out-of-center sleep studies, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, patient education, and supports sleep center operations. The position requires current Virginia licensure and a recognized sleep technology credential. The role includes preparing patients and equipment for studies, monitoring and documenting physiological data and clinical events, scoring sleep stages and events according to AASM standards, administering interventions such as oxygen or PAP when needed, and preparing accurate reports. The technologist also supports home sleep testing, equipment maintenance, patient inquiries, infection control, quality assurance, and collaboration with clinical staff. Care is provided to patients across the lifespan, from neonatal to geriatric.

Requirements

Current Virginia license in Polysomnographic Technology.
Credential from a nationally recognized certification board as a Registered Sleep Technologist (RST), Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT), or Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS).
Valid CPR or BCLS certification.
Proficiency with sleep study software and electronic documentation.
Strong communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Review patient history, verify medical orders, assess individual needs, and determine testing parameters according to protocols and physician direction.
Prepare testing equipment and educate and orient patients before in-center or at-home sleep studies.
Calibrate and apply sensors and electrodes following industry standards.
Perform PAP interface fittings and desensitization procedures.
Conduct MSLT, MWT, parasomnia studies, PAP titrations, and oxygen therapy studies.
Monitor and document physiological data, sleep stages, and clinical events; identify and correct artifacts to ensure high-quality data acquisition.
Score sleep/wake stages and events using AASM standards, and generate accurate reports summarizing clinical data.
Administer interventions such as oxygen or PAP when needed.
Provide age-appropriate care across the lifespan, from neonatal to geriatric.
Prepare, instruct, and educate patients on home sleep testing equipment; download and interpret data and identify artifacts or study failures.
Follow AASM guidelines and infection control protocols.
Maintain and troubleshoot equipment and track inventory.
Respond to patient inquiries and provide procedural education.
Adhere to HIPAA and infection control standards.
Support sleep center operations and quality assurance initiatives.
Collaborate with clinical staff and assist with training or feedback.
Uphold professional conduct and support a positive patient experience.