Polysomnographic Technologist

Prime Healthcare; Missouri; On-site; USD 34,440 - 52,348; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical insurance

401K

Job summary

Prime Healthcare's Sleep Laboratory at St Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO seeks a Polysomnographic Technologist for overnight, per diem shifts. You will attach sensors, monitor sleep studies, and score sleep stages to aid diagnosis. Experience with EEG/EOG/ECG/EMG and CPAP/BiPAP is valued.

Requires high school diploma and polysomnography certification; BRPT eligibility is a plus. Per diem benefits include competitive compensation and hospital-based benefits.

Qualifications

• HD or equivalent required.
• Certified Polysomnographic Technologist or Respiratory Therapist required.
• Current BCLS certification upon hire.
• Graduates of polysomnography or respiratory therapy programs preferred.
• Eligible for BRPT registry preferred.
• At least 1 year in a sleep lab preferred.
• Experience scoring sleep studies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient sleep history and relevant medical info.
• Perform overnight sleep studies with sensor setup and monitoring.
• Explain procedures and prepare patients for sleep.
• Use equipment to collect data on sleep and monitor for abnormalities.
• Score sleep stages (REM/NREM) using software.
• Identify sleep disorders and coordinate with sleep specialist.
• May assist with CPAP/BiPAP adjustments during studies.

Skills

Sleep study scoring

Overnight monitoring

CPAP/BiPAP setup

Patient communication

Education

High School Diploma

Certified Polysomnographic Technologist

BCLS Certification

Tools

Polysomnography equipment

Job description

Overview

Shifts Available: Nights

Employment Type: Per Diem (PD/PRN)

Hours: 6:30pm to 7:00am

Location: St Joseph Medical Center – Kansas City, MO

We are seeking a Polysomnographic Technologist, also referred to as a Sleep Technologist or Polysomnographer for our Sleep Laboratory in our hospital. A Sleep Technologist plays an important role in diagnosing and treating sleep disorders within our hospital. A Polysomnographic Tech’s primary responsibility is to perform polysomnography, a type of sleep study that monitors various physiological parameters to assess sleep patterns, identify abnormalities, and support the diagnosis of sleep‑related issues. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed.

Responsibilities

• Obtain the patient’s medical history, especially regarding sleep habits, disorders, and current medications that might influence sleep patterns
• Perform overnight sleep studies by attaching sensors to patients and monitoring various physiological indicators during sleep; you may track brain activity (EEG), eye movements (EOG), heart rate (ECG), muscle activity (EMG), breathing patterns, oxygen levels, and body movements
• Prepare patients for sleep studies by explaining procedures, attaching sensors, and creating a comfortable environment for sleep, ensuring that patients understand the process and reducing anxiety and discomfort
• Use advanced equipment to collect data, which helps identify disruptions in sleep, such as apnea (breathing interruptions), periodic limb movements, or other abnormalities
• Use specialized software to "score" different stages of sleep, including REM (rapid eye movement) and NREM (non‑rapid eye movement), based on recorded data
• Identify irregularities, such as obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, restless legs syndrome, or narcolepsy, which can then be reviewed by a sleep specialist for diagnosis
• May administer CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) or BiPAP (Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure) during the study to determine effective pressure settings for patients who may need therapy

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Certified Polysomnographic Technologist or Respiratory Therapist required
• Current BCLS (AHA) Certificate upon hire and must remain current
• Graduate of an accredited polysomnography program or respiratory therapy program preferred
• Eligible for registry through the BRPT preferred
• Minimum of 1 year technical experience working in a sleep lab/center preferred
• Experience scoring sleep studies preferred

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical insurance benefit plan
• 401K

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf