Registered Polysomnographic Tech (Full-Time, Monday - Thursday 7:45P-6:15A)

Washington Regional Medical System; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Regional Medical System in Fayetteville, AR seeks aRegistered Polysomnograhpic Technologist to perform in-center polysomnography and home sleep apnea testing. You will provide diagnostic and therapeutic support, ensure accurate data acquisition, and educate patients in a compassionate care setting.

The role requires AASM credentialing and BLS, with preferred experience in a sleep lab. The Sleep Lab Manager oversees the program, and 60% walking/standing duties accompany nocturnal

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; completion of A-STEP modules through AASM.
• BLS certification required; National sleep credential: RST, RPSGT, SDS, or CPSGT.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, calibrate, and troubleshoot equipment to ensure accurate recordings and safe operation.
• Complete patient intake and orientation, including assessment, education, consent verification as applicable, and accurate documentation.
• Apply and secure sensors/electrodes and complete patient hook-up in accordance with AASM standards and facility protocols.
• Monitor patients throughout testing, recognize and respond to events/artifacts, and intervene appropriately to support patient comfort and data quality.
• Review, score, and annotate studies following data acquisition, ensuring complete and accurate records for provider interpretation.
• Support onboarding and training of new staff and participate in ongoing in-services, competency maintenance, and process improvement.

Skills

Patient education

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

A-STEP educational modules

Tools

AASM standards

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Fayetteville, AR 72703

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Certification in related field

Job Shift: Nights

Job Category: Sleep

Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values

Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education.Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located inNorthwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the#1 hospital in Arkansas for four consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 45 clinic locations, the area’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - theWashington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute;Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute;Washington Regional Women and Infants Center;Washington Regional Total Joint Center; andWashington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.

Position Summary

The Registered Polysomnographic Technologist reports to the Sleep Lab Manager and provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment support for patients with sleep disorders. This role performs in-center polysomnography and home sleep apnea testing, delivers diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, ensures accurate data acquisition and scoring, and provides direct patient education and high-quality, compassionate care.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Prepare, calibrate, and troubleshoot equipment to ensure accurate recordings and safe operation
• Complete patient intake and orientation, including assessment, education, consent verification as applicable, and accurate documentation
• Apply and secure sensors/electrodes and complete patient hook-up in accordance with AASM standards and facility protocols
• Monitor patients throughout testing, recognize and respond to events/artifacts, and intervene appropriately to support patient comfort and data quality
• Review, score, and annotate studies following data acquisition, ensuring complete and accurate records for provider interpretation
• Support onboarding and training of new staff and participate in ongoing in-services, competency maintenance, and process improvement

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED, required. Completion of A-STEP educational modules administered through the AASM.
• Licensure and Certifications: BLS, required. National sleep credential required: RST (Registered Sleep Technologist), RPSGT (Registered Polysomnographic Technologist), SDS (Sleep Disorders Specialist), or CPSGT (Certified Polysomnographic Technician).
• Experience: Previous experience in a sleep lab, preferred (including in-center PSG and/or HSAT). Experience with patient education, PAP titration support, and accurate study scoring/documentation is preferred.

Work Environment

Work Environment:This position will spend 60% of the time walking and/or standing while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 40% of the time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment. This position may be exposed to communicable disease and bodily fluids. This position will serve a culturally and linguistically diverse patient population.