Sleep Technician

Pivotal Health; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Performance incentives

3-4 night shifts per week

Job summary

Pivotal Health in Poughkeepsie, NY is seeking an experienced Registered Polysomnographic Sleep Technologist (RPSGT) to join our sleep services team for full-time night shifts.

You will contribute to patient care with a 3:1 patient-to-technologist ratio, perform sleep testing and monitoring, and participate in incentive pay opportunities. The role offers a competitive starting pay and a generous sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• RPSGT credential and NY licensure current.
• Completion of an accredited Polysomnography Program.
• BLS certification current.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Proof of required immunizations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality sleep diagnostics and ensure an exceptional patient experience.
• Perform sleep study setup, monitoring, and patient preparation.
• Document observations, sleep stages, events, and data.
• Maintain protocol compliance and quality standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Documentation

Patient care

Education

RPSGT credential

Completion of an accredited Polysomnography Program

New York State authorization/licensure

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

High School Diploma or equivalent

Immunizations proof

Tools

CRT or RRT/RT credential

PAP titration equipment

Job description

Are you an experienced RPSGT looking for a rewarding opportunity with a supportive team, competitive pay, and performance incentives? Pivotal Health is seeking a passionate and highly skilled Registered Polysomnographic Sleep Technologist (RPSGT) to join our growing sleep services team in Poughkeepsie, NY.

This full-time night position offers an excellent work-life balance with just 3-4 shifts per week (8:00 PM - 6:00 AM), a favorable 3:1 patient-to-technologist ratio, and additional earning opportunities through incentive pay.

Registered Polysomnographic Sleep Technologist (RPSGT) - Full-Time Nights Poughkeepsie, NY Urgently Hiring Up to $15,000 Sign-On Bonus Available!

Are you an experienced RPSGT looking for a rewarding opportunity with a supportive team, competitive pay, and performance incentives? Pivotal Health is seeking a passionate and highly skilled Registered Polysomnographic Sleep Technologist (RPSGT) to join our growing sleep services team in Poughkeepsie, NY.

This full-time night position offers an excellent work-life balance with just 3-4 shifts per week (8:00 PM - 6:00 AM), a favorable 3:1 patient-to-technologist ratio, and additional earning opportunities through incentive pay.

Why Join Pivotal Health?

Up to $15,000 Sign-On Bonus

Competitive hourly pay starting at $45+/hour DOE

Additional productivity and attended-study incentive pay

Consistent full-time schedule with 3-4 night shifts per week

Supportive clinical environment with manageable patient ratios

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' sleep health and overall well-being

About Pivotal Health

Pivotal Health is a trusted leader in sleep diagnostics, sleep laboratory management, and sleep therapy services. We partner with healthcare systems, hospitals, and physician practices to deliver comprehensive sleep medicine solutions, including patient identification, testing, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of sleep disorders.

Our mission is simple: improve patient outcomes through exceptional sleep care while supporting our employees with opportunities for growth, collaboration, and professional excellence.

Key Responsibilities

As an RPSGT, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality sleep diagnostics and ensuring an exceptional patient experience.

Patient Assessment & Preparation

• Gather, review, and analyze patient medical and sleep histories.
• Identify and address patient-specific needs, including physical, emotional, and medical considerations.
• Explain testing procedures and answer patient questions to ensure comfort and understanding.
• Complete and verify all required documentation.

Sleep Study Setup & Monitoring

• Prepare, calibrate, and troubleshoot sleep testing equipment.
• Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted industry standards.
• Verify video monitoring systems and equipment functionality.
• Conduct physiologic calibrations and PAP mask fittings.
• Establish baseline patient measurements and document findings.

Diagnostic Testing & Data Collection

• Perform polysomnographic data acquisition and monitoring throughout the study.
• Ensure signal integrity and make real-time adjustments when necessary.
• Follow established protocols for:
  • PAP titration studies
  • Oxygen titration
  • MSLT
  • MWT
  • Parasomnia studies
  • Other specialized sleep testing procedures

Documentation & Quality Assurance

• Accurately document patient observations, sleep stages, clinical events, and significant study findings.
• Record pressure changes, oxygen saturation levels, respiratory events, heart rate, body position changes, and other relevant data.
• Maintain compliance with laboratory protocols and quality standards to support accurate scoring and interpretation.

QualificationsRequired

• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) credential.
• Current New York State authorization/licensure requirements as applicable.
• Completion of an accredited Polysomnography Program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Proof of required immunizations.

Preferred

• New York PSG License.
• Current CRT or RRT/RT credential.
• Experience with attended overnight sleep studies and PAP titrations.
• Strong communication, documentation, and patient care skills.

Compensation

Pay Range: Starting at $45/hour and up, depending on experience and qualifications.

In addition to base pay, qualified technologists are eligible for:

• Attended study incentives
• Productivity-based scoring incentives
• Sign-on bonus opportunities
• Ongoing career growth opportunities

Schedule

Full-Time Nights
3-4 shifts per week
8:00 PM - 6:00 AM

Equal Opportunity & Compliance Statements

STATEMENT OF POLICY: Pivotal Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN (AAP): The Affluent Action Plans for Minorities and Women, Individuals with Disabilities, and Protected Veterans are available for inspection by appointment with Human Resources during regular business hours.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Individuals with disabilities who need accommodation may contact Brenda Underwood, HR Director, at [phone] or TTY 711 (Relay).

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