Polysomnographic Technician, Full-Time Night

ScionHealth; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ScionHealth is seeking a Sleep Technologist to provide comprehensive care for patients undergoing sleep studies and sleep disorder treatment. You will prepare, execute, monitor, and interpret polysomnographic procedures, educating patients and families on sleep-related concerns while coordinating care with interdisciplinary teams in an acute care setting.

You will maintain and troubleshoot sleep study equipment, score and report findings, and adapt to varying shifts including evenings or nights

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited polysomnography program or equivalent.
• BLS certification required; registry by BRPT/ABSM/NBRC or eligible.
• Experience in performing and scoring sleep studies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment and environment for sleep testing procedures.
• Interview patients to gather sleep history and explain procedures.
• Conduct sleep studies and additional tests as needed.
• Score, interpret, and report sleep study findings.
• Educate patients on sleep disorders and follow-up care.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment; request repairs.
• Ensure supplies and materials are available for testing.

Skills

Critical thinking

Independent work

Patient education

Effective communication

HIPAA compliance

Education

CAAHEP polysomnographic program

CoARC polysomnography option program

A-STEP Self Study Modules (enrollment/completion)

BBLS/CPR certification (BLS)

AASM registry exam eligibility

Tools

Sleep study equipment

Calibration and troubleshooting tools

Job description

Description

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

Provides comprehensive care for patients undergoing sleep studies and sleep disorder treatment. Responsible for the preparation, execution, monitoring, and interpretation of polysomnographic procedures and associated technologies. Educates patients and families on sleep-related concerns, coordinates care with interdisciplinary teams and ensures high-quality standards of practice within an acute care setting.

Essential Functions

• Prepare equipment and environment for sleep testing procedures.
• Interview patients to gather information regarding sleep habits and explain procedures.
• Conduct sleep studies and perform additional tests as needed.
• Score, interpret, and report findings of sleep studies.
• Educate patients on sleep disorders, test results, and follow-up care options.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment, requesting repairs or replacements as necessary.
• Ensure availability and organization of supplies and materials needed for testing.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Demonstrates critical thinking, problem-solving, and independent judgment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in high-stress situations.
• Knowledge of sleep study equipment, diagnostic testing, and treatment modalities.
• Effective communication and patient education skills.
• Maintains confidentiality and patient rights in compliance with HIPAA.
• Frequently: bending/stooping, data entry, reaching, hand/arm movements, sitting, squatting, standing, walking, lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs, pushing/pulling 0-25 lbs
• Occasionally: kneeling, lifting/moving patients, pushing/pulling 26-75 lbs, lifting/carrying 26-75 lbs
• Rarely: climbing, running, pushing/pulling over 75 lbs, lifting/carrying over 75 lbs
• Visual and auditory acuity frequently required; occasional exposure to smell and taste discrimination
• Frequent exposure to biohazardous waste, blood/bodily fluids, communicable diseases
• Occasional exposure to dust, gases, fumes, hazardous chemicals and medications
• Rare exposure to asbestos, cytotoxic substances, and latex
• Work may involve evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays depending on patient needs

Qualifications

Education

• Successful completion of a polysomnographic program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) program with a polysomnography option, or enrollment/completion of the A-STEP Online Self Study Modules.

Licenses/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Certification or registry by one of the following:
  • Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) by BRPT
  • Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) by ABSM
  • Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS) by NBRC
• Equivalent examination accepted by the AASM. If not registered, must be accepted to sit for the registry exam and pass within time frame required by facility policy.

Experience

• Experience in performing and scoring sleep studies in a clinical setting preferred.
• Familiarity with sleep-related equipment setup, calibration, troubleshooting, and patient education is beneficial.