Non-Registered, Polysomnographic Tech (PRN, Shift Varies)

Washington Regional; Fayetteville (AR); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Washington Regional in Fayetteville, AR seeks a Non-Registered Polysomnographic Tech to assist with sleep evaluations under the Sleep Lab Manager. You will help with in-center PSG and HSAT, ensure accurate data and patient education, and provide compassionate care per facility standards.

The role involves equipment setup, patient hook-up, data review, and ongoing staff training participation in a fast-paced, values-driven environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; completion of A-STEP modules preferred.
• BLS certification required; national sleep credentials preferred.
• Professional credentials (RST/RPSGT/SDS/CPSGT) preferred and may be required over time.

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 standards.
• Monitor patients during testing, recognize events/artifacts, and intervene to support comfort and data quality.
• Review, score, and annotate studies after data acquisition for provider interpretation.
• Support onboarding and training of new staff and participate in ongoing competency activities.

Skills

Patient education

Accurate data recording

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS certification

RST (Registered Sleep Technologist)

RPSGT

SDS (Sleep Disorders Specialist)

CPSGT (Certified Polysomnographic Technician)

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Washington Regional Med. Ctr. - Fayetteville, AR 72703Position Type: PRNEducation Level: High School Diploma or GEDJob Shift: PRN, Shift VariesJob Category: Sleep

Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values

Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education.Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located inNorthwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the#1 hospital in Arkansas for four consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,200+ team members and serve the region with over 45 clinic locations, the area’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - theWashington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute;Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute;Washington Regional Women and Infants Center;Washington Regional Total Joint Center; andWashington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.

Position Summary

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.

Essential Position 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

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED, required. Completion of A-STEP educational modules administered through the AASM.
• Licensure and Certifications: BLS, required. National sleep credential preferred: RST (Registered Sleep Technologist), RPSGT (Registered Polysomnographic Technologist), SDS (Sleep Disorders Specialist), or CPSGT (Certified Polysomnographic Technician).
• Experience: 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.
• Professional Development: 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.

Work Environment:

This position will spend 60% of the time walking and/or standing while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 40% of the time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment. This position may be exposed to communicable disease and bodily fluids. This position will serve a culturally and linguistically diverse patient population.

Notice:

This job description is designed to provide an overview of the essential and principal duties and responsibilities of the position. The job description is not designed or intended to cover or set forth a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Washington Regional reserves the right in its absolute discretion to change duties, responsibilities or activities or assign new duties, responsibilities, or activities at any time with or without notice. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.