Polysomnographic Technologist Night Shift

AzCEP; Tucson, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $5,000

Job summary

Banner Health in Tucson is seeking a Sleep Lab technologist for night shifts to perform prescribed diagnostic sleep monitoring studies, including home sleep tests, and aid clinicians in diagnosis and care.

The role analyzes results, troubleshoots recordings, reviews medical history, and supports department training and quality initiatives while coordinating with the care team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Registry by the Board of Polysomnographic Technologists or NBRC as RRT; BLS certification required.
• At least 3 years of experience in sleep disorders testing.

Responsibilities

• Obtains artifact-free sleep tracings reflecting physiological processes.
• Analyzes sleep records, documents sleep stages, and quantifies physiology.
• Troubleshoots equipment to ensure accurate recordings.
• Reviews medical history and medications to perform prescribed studies.
• Contributes to department policies and quality improvement.
• Supports leadership with scheduling, training, and in-services.
• Ensures compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Performs sleep monitoring and serves as a department resource, coordinating with care teams.

Skills

Sleep testing equipment

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Job description

Primary City/State: Tucson, Arizona

Department Name: Sleep Disorders Ctr-Hosp

Work Shift: Night

Job Category: Clinical Care

$5,000 sign on bonus available!

The following describes the job responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations for the Sleep Lab team member working night shifts, aligned with Banner Health standards.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position independently performs prescribed diagnostic sleep monitoring studies, which may include home sleep tests, to patients. This position analyzes the results to aid clinicians with diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and care of patients. This position acts as a resource to the department.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Obtains artifact-free sleep tracings that accurately reflect physiologic processes during sleep using the latest technology.
2. Analyzes all types of sleep records, identifies and documents sleep stages, and quantifies physiologic processes during data acquisition; summarizes information per departmental policies and procedures.
3. Ensures accurate and readable recordings by troubleshooting minor problems and making adjustments during testing.
4. Collects and/or reviews pertinent medical, historical, and medication information to perform the prescribed study as outlined by departmental policies and procedures.
5. Assists with development of department policies, procedures, and processes; facilitates testing and maintains quality to achieve optimal patient results.
6. Assists leadership with operations, scheduling, orientation and/or training of new technical staff; may conduct or lead educational in-services and case study presentations.
7. Ensures quality assurance standards as outlined by departmental policies and procedures in accordance with regulatory agencies.
8. Independently performs prescribed diagnostic sleep monitoring, which may include home sleep tests, and acts as a resource to the department. Interacts with nursing management, medical staff, and other members of the care team; communicates with regulatory and health agencies as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Requires Registry by the Board of Polysomnographic Technologists or proof of NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• The position generally requires 3 years of experience in sleep disorders testing, proficiency with sleep testing equipment and understanding of the sleep/wake cycle and related EEG theory; strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

EEO Statement

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

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