Polysomnography Technologist — Night Shift Sleep Specialist

MelroseWakefield Healthcare, Inc.; Melrose (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan with hospital –

Opportunities for growth

Free Parking

Job summary

Melrose/Wakefield Hospital is seeking a Sleep Technologist to evaluate sleep disorders and provide comprehensive care. You will perform in-center and home sleep testing, operate polysomnography equipment, and educate patients under medical supervision.

Shifts are 12 hours (7pm–7am) with availability on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, at Melrose/Wakefield Hospital, MA. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and collaboration with physicians.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a sleep technology program.
• RPSGT, or eligible for RPSGT or RST, or Certified Polysomnographic Technologist.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Collects and analyzes patient information to identify needs.
• Determines testing parameters with physician or sleep center protocols.
• Verifies history, orders, and consent for studies.
• Explains procedures and orients patient for in-center or home sleep testing.
• Operates and calibrates sleep study equipment for accurate data collection.
• Applies electrodes/sensors according to standards and assists with PAP fitting.
• Follows protocols for data acquisition and artifact management.
• Documents observations and patient safety during procedures.

Skills

Sleep technology

Polysomnography

Patient education

Vital signs monitoring

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Sleep technology program

RPSGT or eligible for RPSGT/RST

BLS certification

Tools

Polysomnography equipment

ECG/physiological monitoring

Job description

Melrose/Wakefield Hospital is seeking a Sleep Technologist to evaluate sleep disorders and provide comprehensive care. You will perform in-center and home sleep testing, operate polysomnography equipment, and educate patients under medical supervision.

Shifts are 12 hours (7pm–7am) with availability on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, at Melrose/Wakefield Hospital, MA. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and collaboration with physicians.