Registered Polysomnographic Technologist - Level 2 - OU Children's Hospital - PRN

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

OU Health Sleep Lab in Oklahoma City seeks a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist - Level 2 (PRN) to support pediatric sleep care at OU Children's Hospital. The role includes sleep testing, CPAP titration, MSLT, patient education, and data scoring under supervision.

You will calibrate and maintain equipment, document findings, and mentor students and new staff while ensuring safe, high-quality technical services in a fast-paced lab.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of Polysomnographic Technician experience.
• RRT or RPSGT certification; BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and ensure safe, high-quality technical sleep lab services.
• Perform polysomnographic testing, CPAP titration, and MSLT as indicated.
• Document physiological activity and provide detailed reports to physicians.
• Calibrate, maintain, and clean sleep lab equipment.
• Provide patient/family education before and after procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of sleep-scoring parameters.
• Serve as a preceptor for students and new staff.
• Provide general oversight to other staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical equipment safety

Sleep disorder knowledge

Operate sleep diagnostic equipment

Technical explanation skills

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis & reporting

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Title: Registered Polysomnographic Technologist - Level 2 - OU Children's Hospital - PRN

Department: Sleep Lab

Job Description

Under general supervision, the Polysomnographic Technician PRN will provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders including sleep testing, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care, and direct patient education.

Essential Responsibilities

Essential Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities, with or without an accommodation, may result in disqualification from the position.

• Coordinates and assumes responsibility for ensuring the delivery of safe, efficient, and high quality technical services and support in the sleep lab.
• Provides patient care, appropriately operates equipment and carries out diagnostic and therapeutic interventions including but not limited to Polysomnographic Testing, CPAP Titration, and Multiple Sleep Latency Testing (MSLT).
• Documents physiological activity and abnormal readings; provides a detailed report for the physician.
• Calibrates, maintains, and cleans equipment used by the department.
• Utilizes appropriate patient/family teaching methods and ensures education needs are met for both pre and post procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of scoring parameters.
• Serves as a preceptor for students and new employees.
• Provides general oversight to other staff members.

General Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience: 1 year of experience as a Polysomnographic Technician required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s)

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care OR
• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) issued by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• If applying as an RRT, Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) issued by the Oklahoma State Medical Board required.
• If applying as an RRT, Sleep Disorders Specialty (SDS) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of safety and maintenance of electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of sleep disorders and treatment.
• Experience operating equipment used in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders.
• Ability to explain technical information.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze data and prepare a written report.
• Good computer skil ls.

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.