Sleep Lab Polysomnography Technician

Brown University Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a polysomnographic technician to support sleep studies at our Providence facility. You will prepare labs, set up equipment, attach electrodes, and assist in testing to evaluate sleep apnea and other disorders.

The role requires patient interaction to explain procedures and maintain a calm environment for natural sleep. Responsibilities include monitoring tests, scoring traces, preparing reports for physicians, maintaining equipment, and abiding by safety and

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Respiratory Care, Biology, Health Sciences or successful completion of a polysomnographic certification program.
• RPSGT certification is required.
• Six months of related polysomnographic or allied health patient-care experience.
• Knowledge of PSG testing procedures and equipment maintenance.
• Understanding sleep staging and ability to summarize results for physician review.

Responsibilities

• Receives and reviews requests for polysomnographic testing and prepares the lab.
• Sets up PSG equipment and verifies electrode placement for accurate readings.
• Explains procedures to patients and caregivers to ensure cooperation and calm sleep.
• Monitors tests and alerts physicians as needed, initiating CPR if indicated.
• Scores and interprets sleep traces and prepares written reports for physicians.
• Maintains inventory and ensures safety, sanitation and infection control.

Skills

PSG protocols

Patient care

PC skills

Sleep staging

CPAP/BiPAP knowledge

Oximetry & RIP

Electronics safety

Education

Associates Degree

Polysomnographic certification

Tools

Polysomnography equipment

RIP

Flow volume loops

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a polysomnographic technician to support sleep studies at our Providence facility. You will prepare labs, set up equipment, attach electrodes, and assist in testing to evaluate sleep apnea and other disorders.

The role requires patient interaction to explain procedures and maintain a calm environment for natural sleep. Responsibilities include monitoring tests, scoring traces, preparing reports for physicians, maintaining equipment, and abiding by safety and