Travel Polysomnographer / Sleep Technologist - Polysomnography

American Traveler; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay

Bonuses

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll

CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler in Urbana, IL is hiring a Polysomnographic Technologist for a night-shift sleep lab role. Requires at least one year of sleep lab experience and RPSGT or RST credentialing.

You will work 4x10 hour nights, 40 hours weekly, with rotating weekends and limited major holiday coverage. The position includes a housing allowance, travel and licensure reimbursements, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of sleep lab experience.
• Associate's Degree in Polysomnographic Technology or certificate program.
• RPSGT or RST credential required.
• BLS certification required.
• License required if applicable.
• Proficiency in oximetry, actigraphy, HSAT testing.

Responsibilities

• Sleep lab setting performing in-center and home sleep apnea testing (HSAT).
• 4x10 hour night shifts with rotating schedule.
• 40 hours per week across 4 days.
• Rotating weekend shifts with no major holiday coverage required.
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic interventions including MSLT and MWT protocols.
• Documents patient arrival, interactions, and consent for testing.
• Reviews departmental orders and verifies insurance/prior authorization for testing.
• Performs PAP interface fitting, desensitization, and patient education.
• Prepares patients for testing and selects appropriate equipment per order.
• Correlates physiologic data and behavioral observations to scoring and interpretation.
• Performs equipment and physiologic calibrations to ensure data quality.
• Conducts equipment cleaning, disinfection, and infection control per policy.
• Implements patient safety measures and sleep-related therapeutic interventions.
• Generates accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data.
• Supports quality and performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Sleep lab experience

RPSGT or RST credential

BLS certification

License (if applicable)

Education

Associate's Degree or Polysomnographic Technology certificate

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Polysomnographic Technologist for a night shift sleep lab role requiring at least one year of sleep lab experience and RPSGT or RST credentialing.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a sleep lab
• Associate's Degree in Polysomnographic Technology or completion of a certificate program in Polysomnographic Technology
• RPSGT or RST credential required
• BLS certification required
• License required if applicable
• Proficiency in ancillary testing including oximetry, actigraphy, and home sleep apnea testing
• Ability to score sleep/wake stages and clinical events such as respiratory, cardiac, and limb movement events

Responsibilities

• Sleep lab setting performing in-center and home sleep apnea testing (HSAT)
• 4x10 hour night shifts with rotating schedule
• 40 hours per week across 4 days
• Rotating weekend shifts with no major holiday coverage required
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic interventions including MSLT and MWT protocols
• Documents patient arrival, interactions, and consent for testing
• Reviews departmental orders and verifies insurance/prior authorization for testing
• Performs PAP interface fitting, desensitization, and patient education
• Prepares patients for testing and selects appropriate equipment per order
• Correlates physiologic data and behavioral observations to facilitate scoring and interpretation
• Performs equipment and physiologic calibrations to ensure quality, artifact-free data
• Conducts equipment cleaning, disinfection, and infection control per policy
• Implements patient safety measures and sleep-related therapeutic interventions
• Generates accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data
• Supports quality and performance improvement initiativesDemonstrates age‑specific care competencies for all patient populations served
• RTO not to exceed 7 total days per 13-week contract
• Must maintain a 50‑mile radius from the facility; local candidates not accepted

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-773239

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