Lead Sleep Lab Scorer — Day Shift

University Health; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health's Center for Sleep Health seeks an experienced Master Scorer to lead precise sleep study interpretation. You will perform expert scoring of overnight polysomnographic studies, MSLT, MWT, and other advanced sleep procedures while mentoring the sleep laboratory team.

This role focuses on quality, safety, and operational excellence—coaching technologists, reviewing preliminary scores, and ensuring performance aligns with AASM standards to enhance patient care.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience scoring complex sleep laboratory studies.
• Experience with sleep data collection, CPAP titration, sleep study scoring, and sleep stage recognition.
• Current RPSGT or RRT-SDS credential required and maintained.
• Current BCLS certification maintained as a condition of continued employment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills and basic troubleshooting of equipment and software.

Responsibilities

• Perform expert scoring of overnight polysomnographic studies, MSLT, MWT, and other advanced sleep studies.
• Review and finalize technologists' preliminary scoring before boards' interpretation.
• Maintain monthly scoring accuracy of 80% or higher against ISR gold standard.
• Oversee sleep testing quality and participate in QA data worksheets per AASM parameters.
• Mentor sleep technologists and coach staff to improve testing quality and patient service.
• Adjust work schedules and locations to support operational needs.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and educational programs for the department.
• Partner with Center for Sleep Health Director to address educational needs and monthly ISR testing.
• Support equipment maintenance, infection control inspections, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal and written

Computer skills

Mentoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Sleep study scoring software

Sleep data collection equipment

CPAP titration equipment

Job description

University Health's Center for Sleep Health seeks an experienced Master Scorer to lead precise sleep study interpretation. You will perform expert scoring of overnight polysomnographic studies, MSLT, MWT, and other advanced sleep procedures while mentoring the sleep laboratory team.

This role focuses on quality, safety, and operational excellence—coaching technologists, reviewing preliminary scores, and ensuring performance aligns with AASM standards to enhance patient care.