Sleep Technologist - Polysomnographic, PRN Nights

Boone Health; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Boone Health in Missouri seeks a credentialed sleep technician for PRN night shifts to perform diagnostic sleep testing (PSG/HST). You will prepare patients, apply sensors, monitor data, and assist physicians with interpretation.

Responsibilities include calibrating equipment, scoring sleep data per AASM guidelines, managing EMR notes, and ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout overnight studies. BLS and sleep credentials required or in process.

Qualifications

• Must hold a high school diploma or GED and enroll in an accredited neurodiagnostic or polysomnography program.
• Preferred: Associate’s degree or higher in a related health field.
• Current acceptable sleep tech credentials: RPSGT, R. EEG T, CRT or RRT.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and equipment for sleep studies, in-lab and home testing.
• Apply electrodes and sensors and monitor data per AASM guidelines.
• Review and score PSG/HST recordings to identify sleep events under supervision.
• Maintain EMR entries and patient safety during overnight monitoring.

Skills

RPSGT

R. EEG T

CRT or RRT

BLS Certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Enrollment in A-STEP/CAAHEP program

Associate’s degree or higher (preferred)

Job description

Job DescriptionAdditional Job Information- PRN NightsOverviewJob Summary:A credentialed healthcare professional who performs various diagnostic sleep testing (PSG/HST) procedures. This role supports the diagnosis of sleep-related disorders such as sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, REM sleep behavior disorder and sleep movement disorders. This role prepares patients, operates sleep equipment, monitors physiological activity, and collects high‑quality diagnostic data during sleep studies to support accurate clinical interpretation.Job Responsibilities:Review medical history and explain procedures to ensure patient comfort and understanding.Educate patients on how to use, wear, and return home monitoring devices, ensuring equipment is sanitized, calibrated and prepare/program devices for distribution.Prepare the testing environment, verify equipment function, and perform calibrations.Apply electrodes and sensors (EEG, EKG, EMG, airflow, respiratory effort belts, oximetry).Analyzing and scoring recorded home sleep testing data to identify sleep clinical events (apneas, hypopneas, respiratory disturbances) in accordance with American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) guidelines.Conduct PSG recordings and inspire titrations by monitoring brain waves, eye movements, muscle tone, breathing, heart rhythm, and oxygen levels.Analyzing and scoring recorded in-lab sleep data “on the fly” to identify sleep stages and clinical events (arousals, apneas, hypopneas and respiratory effort related arousal) in accordance with American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) guidelinesCorrect artifacts, reposition electrodes, and troubleshoot signal quality issues.Administer oxygen or CPAP/Bi-Level/ASV therapy during titration studies under supervision and adjust therapeutic settings as instructed by established lab protocols.Completes test analysis and prepares reports for physician interpretation while highlighting significant findings for physician review.Maintain accurate and timely notes regarding sleep stages, respiratory patterns, and clinical events while continuously observing patients via real-time data and video monitoring.Respond to patient needs promptly, including emergency situations governed by protocol.Complete appropriate EMR entries, technician logs, and post‑study reports as directed.Assists in the education and training processes within the department and acts as a resource to other technicians.Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:Degree: High school diploma or GED required and Enrollment in an A-STEP/CAAHEP‑accredited neurodiagnostic or polysomnography program.Experience: < 2 yearsSupervisor Experience: None RequiredLicenses & Certification: RPSGT, R. EEG T, CRT or RRT. BLS Required.Preferred Qualifications:Degree: Associate’s Degree or higher.Experience: 3-5 years of experience in Neurodiagnostic field.Supervisor Experience: None RequiredLicenses and Certification: Completion of an A-STEP/CAAHEP‑accredited neurodiagnostic or polysomnography program.Work ShiftPRN (United States of America)Legal StatementThe above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.Equal Opportunity Employer