Sleep Technologist: Overnight Diagnostics & Care

Pivotal Health; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pivotal Health is seeking a Sleep Technologist to conduct overnight and daytime sleep studies in a clinical setting. You will operate specialized equipment to monitor brain activity, eye movement, muscle activity, heart rhythm, and breathing patterns, ensuring accurate data collection and patient comfort.

You will collaborate with sleep physicians and healthcare professionals, prepare patients for studies, and explain procedures while maintaining safety and quality standards to improve patient

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree or higher in a related health field preferred.
• Certification as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or equivalent credential is required.
• Prior experience conducting sleep studies or working in a sleep laboratory setting.
• Basic knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and sleep disorders.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including overnight shifts, as sleep studies often occur during nighttime.

Responsibilities

• Set up and calibrate polysomnographic and other sleep study equipment prior to patient testing.
• Monitor patients during sleep studies to ensure data quality and patient safety, adjusting equipment as necessary.
• Collect and analyze physiological data including EEG, EOG, EMG, ECG, respiratory effort, and oxygen saturation.
• Prepare detailed reports summarizing study findings for review by sleep physicians.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with all regulatory and privacy standards.
• Educate patients about the sleep study process and address any concerns to promote comfort and cooperation.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of sleep study equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support comprehensive patient care and follow-up.

Skills

Polysomnography

Patient communication

Equipment troubleshooting

Data analysis

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree

RPSGT certification

Tools

Sleep study equipment

EMR software

Job description

Pivotal Health is seeking a Sleep Technologist to conduct overnight and daytime sleep studies in a clinical setting. You will operate specialized equipment to monitor brain activity, eye movement, muscle activity, heart rhythm, and breathing patterns, ensuring accurate data collection and patient comfort.

You will collaborate with sleep physicians and healthcare professionals, prepare patients for studies, and explain procedures while maintaining safety and quality standards to improve patient