Sleep Technologist: Diagnostic & Therapeutic Sleep Studies

Anna Jaques Hospital; Winchester (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health invites applicants for a Polysomnographic Technician role in Winchester, MA. The technician conducts diagnostic sleep studies, applies electrodes, monitors charts, and ensures data quality for physician interpretation.

The position emphasizes patient education, accurate testing, and adherence to AASM guidelines, with opportunities to grow through training and potential charge responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a nationally recognized accredited Polysomnographer program of no less than one year duration.
• Registry-eligible upon hire; must become BRPT-registered within one year of hire.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Gathers and analyzes patient information by reviewing physician orders for tests.
• Explains pretesting, testing and post testing procedures to patients.
• Performs sleep studies and monitors PSG channel function throughout tests.
• Applies electrodes and sensors according to guidelines.
• Transfers sleep studies to the server.
• May assume charge role after training and with supervisor discretion.

Skills

Polysomnography

Patient communication

Quality focus

Education

Polysomnography program (1+ year)

CAAHEP/CoARC program with polysomnography

Tools

BRPT exam prep

AASM guidelines

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health invites applicants for a Polysomnographic Technician role in Winchester, MA. The technician conducts diagnostic sleep studies, applies electrodes, monitors charts, and ensures data quality for physician interpretation.

The position emphasizes patient education, accurate testing, and adherence to AASM guidelines, with opportunities to grow through training and potential charge responsibilities.