Registered Polysomnography Technologist

St. Louis Children's Hospital; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition assistance from day one

Paid Time Off benefits

Job summary

St. Louis Children's Hospital is looking for dedicated individuals for a full-time night position within their Sleep Lab. The role requires running sleep studies, maintaining equipment, and assisting in education for technicians. Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED, while those with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related fields will be preferred.

The job offers several benefits, including comprehensive insurance, a retirement plan, and tuition assistance available from day one.

Qualifications

• No experience required but helpful for applicants.
• Basic knowledge of sleep studies and electrocardiography.
• Ability to work nights and weekends as scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Run sleep studies on patients and manage equipment.
• Score sleep and wake stages and analyze test results.
• Assist in training PSG technician trainees.

Skills

Application of electrodes and sensors

Management of respiratory conditions

Performance of sleep studies

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related field

Tools

Basic Cardiovascular Life Support

Cert/Reg in Area of Expertise

Job description

Full-Time – Nights
Hours: 6:30pm – 7:00am
3/12 hour shifts
Weekends – A few per 6‑week schedule
Duties: Run sleep studies on patients, clean rooms, communicate supply needs, enter charges for studies, etc.

Overview

St. Louis Children’s Hospital is a top‑ranked children’s hospital dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. The hospital offers comprehensive, high‑quality care across more than 50 specialty areas and serves a 300‑mile service area. It has earned recognition by U.S. News & World Report and is a Magnet® hospital for nursing excellence.

Role Purpose

Provide therapeutic, diagnostic, and assessment‑related responsibilities within the Sleep Lab department. Ensure quality clinical outcomes in sleep testing procedures performed throughout the department, assist in education and competency of PSG technician trainees, and accurately and efficiently complete test analysis (scoring).

Responsibilities

• Apply electrodes and sensors to patients; prepare, calibrate, and maintain equipment.
• Perform sleep studies, initiate and maintain various modes of therapy, and perform positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fittings.
• Recognize and manage various respiratory conditions.
• Score sleep and wake stages and score clinical events.
• Generate reports and transfer data to the appropriate media.

Minimum Requirements

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

• No experience required

Supervisor Experience:

• No supervisor experience required

Licenses & Certifications:

• Basic Cardiovascular Life Support
• Cert/Reg in Area of Expertise

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Major in Psychology or related field

BJC Total Rewards

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of month after hire date
• Disability insurance paid by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

Equal Opportunity Employer