Sleep Technologist Registered - Night Shift

Community Health Systems; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus

$10,000 Relocation

Comprehensive Health Coverage –Medical

401(k) with matching

Educational Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Registered Sleep Technologist for the night shift on a full-time basis to administer sleep studies under physician direction and ensure patient safety. This role involves scoring sleep records, documenting results, and monitoring patients throughout procedures.

The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of sleep technology experience, and certification such as RPSGT or CPSGT with BCLS.

Qualifications

• RPSGT or CPSGT certification required
• BCLS certification required
• 1-3 years of experience in sleep technology or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct sleep studies per protocol and under Medical Director supervision
• Perform and document patient assessments before and during studies
• Score sleep records accurately and communicate findings to physicians
• Collect and transmit specimens as needed and maintain sample integrity
• Document results and patient data per policy and regulatory standards
• Maintain and calibrate sleep study equipment and troubleshoot malfunctions
• Educate patients about sleep studies and procedures

Skills

Sleep study scoring

Patient care

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Equipment operation

Tools

Polysomnography equipment

Job description

Registered Sleep Technologist

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus

Position Type: Full Time - Night Shift

Benefits:

• $10,000 Relocation
• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy.
• Future Security: 401(k) with matching
• Educational Tuition Assistance
• Competitive Pay & Full Benefits – A salary and package designed to reward your expertise and dedication.
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance

Job Summary

The Sleep Technologist is responsible for administering sleep studies under the direction of a physician to diagnose the type and extent of sleep disorders. This role involves conducting routine patient assessments, scoring sleep records accurately, documenting results, and collecting and transmitting biological specimens for analysis.

Essential Functions

• Conducts sleep studies in accordance with established protocols and under the direction of a Medical Director, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the procedure.
• Performs and documents comprehensive patient assessments prior to and during sleep studies, addressing patient needs and monitoring physiological data.
• Scores sleep records accurately, adhering to guidelines and standards, and communicates findings to physicians for diagnostic evaluation.
• Collects and transmits biological specimens for analysis, following proper procedures and maintaining sample integrity.
• Documents test results and patient data thoroughly, ensuring compliance with departmental policies and regulatory standards.
• Maintains and calibrates sleep study equipment, troubleshooting and reporting any malfunctions to ensure effective operation.
• Provides patient education about sleep studies and explains procedures, promoting understanding and comfort.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in sleep technology or a related field required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in scoring sleep studies and interpreting physiological data.
• Strong patient care and assessment skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of sleep study equipment and maintenance procedures.

Licenses and Certifications

• RPSGT - Registered Polysomnographic Technologist required or
• CPSGT - Certified Polysomnographic Technician required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.