Sleep Lab Polysomnography Specialist

Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.; Beckley (WV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a Polysomnographic Technologist to conduct sleep studies, calibrate equipment, apply sensors, and score data. The role emphasizes patient safety, accurate data collection, and adherence to clinical protocols.

The candidate will follow established procedures for lights out and on, manage therapeutic PAP interventions when required, and contribute to high-quality sleep disorder care within the respiratory services team.

Qualifications

• Assists with patient care and data collection during sleep studies.
• Knowledge of polysomnography procedures and scoring basics.
• Competence in following safety and procedural protocols.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and calibrate equipment for testing and ensure proper functioning.
• Apply electrodes and sensors according to published standards.
• Score sleep/wake stages and clinical events per protocols.
• Document observations and data for interpretation and reports.
• Conduct appropriate PAP fittings and therapeutic interventions when needed.
• Follow lights out/on procedures to ensure data integrity.

Skills

Sleep study data collection

Patient care

Quality data recording

Attention to detail

Education

Associate Degree in polysomnography

Polysomnography program ≥1 year

Job description

Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a Polysomnographic Technologist to conduct sleep studies, calibrate equipment, apply sensors, and score data. The role emphasizes patient safety, accurate data collection, and adherence to clinical protocols.

The candidate will follow established procedures for lights out and on, manage therapeutic PAP interventions when required, and contribute to high-quality sleep disorder care within the respiratory services team.