Polysomnographer Tech (Sleep Tech) , PRN

Yourcommunityhospital; Grand Junction (CO); Hybrid; USD 3,995,000 - 4,594,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Hospital in Grand Junction, CO is seeking a Polysomnographer Tech (Sleep Tech) for PRN/Pool coverage in Sleep Lab. The role includes 12-hour night shifts and on-site work; relocation is not specified here. The position requires an associate degree and BLS, with RPSGT preferred.

Responsibilities include performing sleep studies, data staging and scoring, documentation, and assisting in teaching staff. Compensation ranges hourly with potential bonuses and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Polysomnographic Technology or related field required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) preferred; CPSGT may be considered with time to obtain RPSGT.
• RPSGT credential must be obtained within 18 months of CPSGT.
• CRT or RRT with SPS preferred.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides appropriate patient care for sleep study patients.
• Performs sleep study procedures including electrode placement, monitoring, and therapy adjustments per policy.
• Staging and scoring data by reviewing study epochs and identifying sleep disorders per AASM guidelines.
• Documents patient records and notes tests, therapies, side effects, and education.
• Completes billing in a timely manner, usually within 24 hours.

Education

Associate’s degree in Polysomnographic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, or a related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Polysomnographer Tech (Sleep Tech) , PRN

• Posted on July 8, 2026

Locations

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Community Hospital
2351 G Road
Grand Junction, CO 81501, USA

• On-site
• Respiratory Therapy
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: POLYS003203

Description

Polysomnographer Position Highlights:

• Job Type: PRN/Pool
• Location: Sleep Lab
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts

Responsibilities:

Provides appropriate patient care for sleep study patients.

• Provides Sleep Study on assigned patients in a timely manner by applying electrodes, belts, and sensors, performing bio-calibration, monitoring polysomnogram, splitting study when criteria is met, providing therapy oxygen, CPAP, or BiPAP per policy as indicated, concluding study with review of data with patient, cleaning & storage of equipment, and preparing room for next study.
• Provides staging and scoring of data by reviewing study staging each epoch between lights off and lights on and identifying sleep disorders RERA, hypopnea, apnea according to AASM scoring guidelines.

Documents the patient record per departmental standards.

• Prepares Patient Notes by documenting tests, responding to therapy, any side effects, and patient/family teaching.
• Reviews physician order, review of patient chart including appropriate lab work, diagnostics, consultations, and nursing assessment/notes.
• Completes billing in a timely manner, usually within 24 hrs of service.

Provides appropriate teaching or mentoring to patients, students or other ancillary professionals.

• Educates each patient on the use of oxygen, cpap, bipap, common side effects, and the reason for taking them. Explains the terminology and data when patients inquire.
• Communicates with DME staff the evaluation of patients, what may be appropriate care, and any concerns or instruction for patient safety.
• Communicates with other Respiratory Therapists when transferring care of all necessary information for continuity of care and patient safety.
• Assists in the teaching of students. Shares knowledge and insight to improve patient care and/or satisfaction.

Requirements:

• Associate’s degree in Polysomnographic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, or a related field required (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• A Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) is preferred, if new to the field a (CPSGT) within one (1) year of hire.
• A RPSGT credential must be obtained within eighteen (18) months of acquiring the CPSGT credential. Associates or Bachelor’s Degree Preferred.
• CRT, or RRT with SPS
• Current BLS

Compensation:

• $29.00 -$33.35 per hour, depending on education and experience.
• Discretionary bonuses, relocation expenses, merit increase, market adjustments, recognition bonuses, and other forms of discretionary compensation may be available.

Additional Information:

• Relocation: Must relocate to Grand Junction, CO 81505 before starting work.
• Work Location: In-person/onsite
• This position will be posted through July 31, 2026 and may remain open longer until filled.

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Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Associates or better.

Bachelors or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

BLS

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