Senior Sleep Technologist – Night Shift Lead & Trainer

Mount Sinai; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Sleep Center is seeking a Sleep Technologist to perform nocturnal polysomnography, set up studies, and possibly serve as nighttime lead tech. The role involves training technicians and ensuring smooth lab operation during overnight hours.

Responsibilities include gathering patient information, electrode placement, data acquisition, and documenting sleep stages and clinical events to support scoring and interpretation.

Qualifications

• Experience with nocturnal polysomnography scoring and data collection.
• Familiar with MSLT and MWT testing protocols.
• Ability to orient and train sleep technicians and staff.
• Knowledge of patient safety, infection control, and lab operations.

Responsibilities

• Gathers and analyzes patient information for study planning and consent where applicable.
• Prepares and calibrates equipment for testing and ensures proper functioning.
• Applies electrodes and sensors according to published standards for clinical and research studies.
• Conducts polysomnographic procedures including NPSG, MSLT, MWT, PAP and oxygen titration; documents observations.

Skills

Polysomnography knowledge

NPSG performance

MSLT & MWT testing

Staff training & supervision

Airway management CPAP/BPAP

Oximetry basics

Education

College degree (2- or 4-year)

RPSGT certification preferred

Tools

CPAP/BPAP equipment

Oximetry equipment

Job description

Mount Sinai Sleep Center is seeking a Sleep Technologist to perform nocturnal polysomnography, set up studies, and possibly serve as nighttime lead tech. The role involves training technicians and ensuring smooth lab operation during overnight hours.

Responsibilities include gathering patient information, electrode placement, data acquisition, and documenting sleep stages and clinical events to support scoring and interpretation.