Polysomnography Sleep Technician — Patient Care & Diagnostics

Aurora Health Care; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wisconsin is seeking a skilled Polysomnographic Technician to perform sleep studies and provide support in sleep medicine. The ideal candidate will have advanced training, relevant certifications, and experience in scoring sleep studies. Responsibilities include applying monitoring equipment, educating patients and healthcare professionals, and ensuring patient safety during tests. The position requires proficiency in sleep study scoring and excellent interpersonal skills to foster relationships with staff and patients.

Qualifications

• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.
• Required registration or certification from relevant boards in sleep technology or respiratory therapy.
• Typically requires 2 years of experience in a polysomnographic technician role.

Responsibilities

• Selects and applies monitoring equipment for patient testing.
• Scores sleep/wake stages and generates accurate reports.
• Implements interventions for patient safety and treatment.
• Educates patients and physicians on sleep medicine.

Skills

Scoring proficiency

Analytical skills

Customer service skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Advanced training beyond High School

Tools

Polysomnographic equipment

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in Wisconsin is seeking a skilled Polysomnographic Technician to perform sleep studies and provide support in sleep medicine. The ideal candidate will have advanced training, relevant certifications, and experience in scoring sleep studies. Responsibilities include applying monitoring equipment, educating patients and healthcare professionals, and ensuring patient safety during tests. The position requires proficiency in sleep study scoring and excellent interpersonal skills to foster relationships with staff and patients.