Sleep Lab Technician: Polysomnography Expert

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a polysomnography technician to perform polysomnograms and MSLTs under licensed medical direction, contributing to diagnostic evaluation of sleep disorders.

The role requires an associate degree in respiratory therapy, completion of a polysomnography program, and CPR certification, with familiarity of EEG basics and credential options such as RPSGT/CRT/RRT or LPN.

Qualifications

• Minimum sleep study testing experience.
• CPR – American Heart Association certification.
• Graduate of polysomnography course or sleep lab training program.
• Basic EEG course and related credentials.

Responsibilities

• Performs polysomnograms and MSLTs according to guidelines and policy.
• Maintains calibration, quality control and analysis of equipment.
• Organizes workload and schedules patient testing efficiently.
• Assists with billing documentation and department records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sleep study experience

CPR certified

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Polysomnography program graduate / sleep lab training

Basic EEG course

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a polysomnography technician to perform polysomnograms and MSLTs under licensed medical direction, contributing to diagnostic evaluation of sleep disorders.

The role requires an associate degree in respiratory therapy, completion of a polysomnography program, and CPR certification, with familiarity of EEG basics and credential options such as RPSGT/CRT/RRT or LPN.