Sleep Technician

Pivotal Health; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Competitive pay starting at $45+/hour

Incentive pay (productivity & attended

Sign-on bonus opportunities

Ongoing career growth opportunities

Job summary

Pivotal Health in Poughkeepsie, NY seeks an experienced Registered Polysomnographic Sleep Technologist (RPSGT) for full-time night shifts. You will work 8:00 PM - 6:00 AM, 3-4 shifts weekly, with a 3:1 patient-to-technologist ratio and incentive-based earning opportunities.

The role supports sleep diagnostics, scoring, PAP titration, and patient care in a collaborative lab setting, offering growth and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist credential required.
• Current New York state authorization/licensure as applicable.
• Completion of an accredited Polysomnography Program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification current.
• High school diploma or equivalent with immunizations.

Responsibilities

• Gather and review patient sleep histories and needs.
• Set up, calibrate, and monitor sleep testing equipment.
• Perform polysomnographic data acquisition and monitoring.
• Document observations and ensure QA and protocol compliance.

Skills

RPSGT credential

BLS certification

Strong patient care

Education

Accredited Polysomnography Program

High School Diploma or equivalent

Immunizations proof

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.

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.

Qualifications Required

• 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.

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