Sleep Study Technician — Polysomnography & CPAP Monitoring

Northside Hospital; Canton, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital in the Atlanta area is seeking a Sleep Technologist to prepare patients and equipment for sleep studies, monitor polysomnograms, and document per policy. You will apply sensors, acclimate patients to CPAP when applicable, and score studies as required.

The role also supports training and competency assessments, with a focus on accurate data collection and patient care during overnight shifts.

Qualifications

• Must have good written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in sleep disorders, sleep activity, abnormalities, movement arousals, and respirations.
• One year experience in sleep study activity.
• Current American Heart Association's Basic Life Support Certification (BLS).
• Must possess current BRPT RPSGT certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Arrives to work in a timely manner. Reviews the activity list for the night’s duties and patients.
• Reviews assigned patient charts, greets patients, completes appropriate paperwork and pre-test assessment.
• Applies recording sensors, acclimatizes patient to CPAP if applicable, and performs pre-recording calibration.
• Monitors the recording during the evening per protocol including documentation and interventions as needed.
• Ends the recording per protocol, completes post-study documentation, removal of sensors and cleanup as needed.
• Scores polysomnograms as needed and prepares report for dictation. Assists in training, orientation and competency assessments as needed.

Skills

Good written and oral communication

Sleep disorders knowledge

1 year sleep study experience

Education

BRPT RPSGT certification

BLS certification

Job description

Northside Hospital in the Atlanta area is seeking a Sleep Technologist to prepare patients and equipment for sleep studies, monitor polysomnograms, and document per policy. You will apply sensors, acclimate patients to CPAP when applicable, and score studies as required.

The role also supports training and competency assessments, with a focus on accurate data collection and patient care during overnight shifts.