Sleep Lab Tech - PRN

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Sleep Lab Technician to conduct comprehensive evaluations and provide patient care and education under supervision.

Responsibilities include preparing and calibrating lab equipment, applying sensors, performing MSLT/MWT tests, monitoring data quality, scoring sleep stages, and generating reports for physician review, with emphasis on accuracy and patient safety in a diverse setting.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in polysomnography or related sleep study.
• Knowledge of polysomnographic techniques and diagnostic procedures.
• Ability to document and communicate data accurately.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, calibrate, and adjust sleep lab equipment.
• Apply electrodes and sensors and perform calibrations.
• Conduct tests such as MSLT, MWT, and oxygen titration.
• Score sleep stages and clinical events for physician review.
• Provide patient education and care.
• Ensure data quality and artifact management.

Skills

Knowledge of polysomnographic methods

Data analysis of physiological signals

Attention to detail

Communication with patients

Independent work ability

Education

RPSGT certification

BCLS certification

Job description

Job Summary

The Sleep Lab Technician is responsible for conducting comprehensive evaluations and treatments of sleep disorders, which may include polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services, or patient care and education. The Sleep Lab Technician works under general supervision and provides essential support to the Sleep Lab team, ensuring quality patient care and accurate data collection.

Essential Functions

• Collects, analyzes, and integrates patient data to determine specific testing parameters, working closely with the ordering physician or clinical director.
• Prepares, calibrates, and adjusts sleep lab equipment as necessary to ensure proper functioning.
• Applies electrodes and sensors per accepted standards, performs physiological calibrations, and conducts PAP mask fitting.
• Conducts various tests following procedural protocols, such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), and oxygen titration, ensuring accurate data collection.
• Monitors the quality of polysomnographic data acquisition, identifying and resolving artifacts to maintain signal integrity.
• Documents sleep stages, clinical events, and significant occurrences during procedures to support scoring and interpretation.
• Implements patient-specific therapeutic interventions, including PAP, bi-level PAP, and oxygen administration as appropriate.
• Scores sleep stages and clinical events according to professional guidelines, generating accurate reports for physician review.
• Provides age-specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of a diverse patient population.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in polysomnography or a related area of sleep study required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of polysomnographic techniques and diagnostic procedures.
• Skill in analyzing physiological data and recognizing abnormalities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols.
• Effective communication skills for patient interaction and data documentation.
• Ability to work independently within the scope of the role, ensuring patient safety and data accuracy.

Licenses and Certifications

• RPSGT - Registered Polysomnographic Technologist certification from the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required

State Specific Requirements

• Arizona: Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM) certification, or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)/Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT) with Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS) designation required within 6 months of hire. Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license preferred.