PSG Technologist Non Registered - 3rd Shift

Marshall Medical Centers; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

On-site pharmacy

Employee health clinic

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital Health System is seeking a polysomnographic technologist to perform sleep studies, test patients and score records. The role involves collaboration with registered PSGs, non-registered staff, trainees and students to support diagnostic workflows.

The position emphasizes accuracy in electrode placement, data interpretation and adherence to AASM guidelines, with opportunities for professional growth within a leading regional health system.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; further educational requirements per AASM guidance.
• RPSGT eligibility not required; registry status can lead to higher compensation upon attainment.
• BLS certification preferred and mandatory after provisional period.
• Registry eligibility via AASM pathways or NBRC respiratory therapy certification or CAAHEP END program.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient testing and record scoring for sleep studies.
• Assist in clinical decision-making based on patient data and guidelines.
• Work with registered and non-registered PSGs, trainees and students in a collaborative manner.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Electrode placement

Analytical thinking

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Polysomnography equipment

Job description

Overview

This position represents registered or registry-eligible polysomnographic technologists with a complete and thorough understanding of all processes and procedures related to sleep diagnostics. Patient testing and record scoring are the main functions of this position. Registered Polysomnographic technologists will aide in decision processes as they relate from patient to patient and working with non-registered PSGs, trainees and students.

Qualifications

Education: High School Degree / GED is required. Further educational requirements are based on the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

License, Certification and/or Registration:

RPSGT by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists is not required for this position. Upon obtainment of the RPGST status, employee ill will be moved to the PSG Technologist position and receive additional compensation,

Certification of BLS is preferred and mandatory upon completion of the provisional period.

Employees in this job description must be registered through the BRPT, or be “registry-eligible” by meeting one of the following;

• A-Step program of the AASM (AASM Pathway # 1)
• Have current certification in respiratory therapy by the NBRC, (AASM pathway # 2)
• Complete a CAAHEP accredited Sleep Technologist or END program or a Respiratory Therapy add-on track for sleep technology (AASM pathway # 3)

Current employees, as of August 2010, must be registry eligible by July 1, 2011

Experience: Prefer 18 months full-time work / educational experience in polysomnographic technology

Additional Skills/Abilities:

Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly. Must have the ability to work with others in a positive and supportive manner. Must have the ability to accurately perform head measurements and successfully place electrodes using the International 10-20 Electrode Placement System. Analytical ability with a working knowledge of polysomnography required when gathering and interpreting data in situations where the problems are somewhat complex and make clinical decisions as related to procedural guidelines.

About Us

Build your career with us

At Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children and Madison Hospital, you’ll find meaningful work, supportive teams and opportunities to grow within a locally governed, nonprofit health system committed to the communities we serve. Our workplace culture has earned national recognition, including Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care 2026 and Forbes’ America’s Best-in-State Employers 2025.
Huntsville Hospital is the region’s primary referral center for advanced and specialty care, home to a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU and North Alabama’s Level I Trauma Center. Together, our three Madison County hospitals have 971 licensed beds and offer career opportunities across a wide range of specialties and care settings.
Employees have access to continuing education, Shared Governance, Clinical Ladder, Nurse Residency, tuition assistance, child care, wellness resources, an on-site employee pharmacy and health clinic, and more. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a partner in the U.S. Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Program.

Huntsville Hospital Benefits:

We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401Korganization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discountsto phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

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• Education & Professional Development: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/education
• Life In Huntsville: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al