Registered Polysomnographic Technologist / Sleep Technician (Full-Time) The Insomnia and Sleep Institute of Arizona (Scottsdale) We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Sleep Technician to join our growing team to work four 10-hour shifts per week. In this full-time role, you will play a vital part in diagnosing and improving sleep health for our patients. The ideal candidate is experienced in conducting sleep studies in accordance with AASM (American Academy of Sleep Medicine) standards and works effectively under the direction of the Director of Sleep Diagnostic Services.
About the Role:
As a Sleep Technician, you will be responsible for preparing and conducting sleep studies, scoring data, and ensuring a safe, comfortable, and high-quality experience for patients. Your attention to detail, clinical knowledge, and patient-centered approach will help support our mission of delivering exceptional sleep care.
Key Responsibilities:- Sleep Study Preparation & Setup
- Review patient history, confirm medical orders, and assess individual needs.
- Greet patients, verify identity, obtain consent, and explain procedures.
- Prepare and calibrate equipment; apply electrodes and sensors per protocol.
- Fit and desensitize patients to PAP (Positive Airway Pressure) interfaces. Conducting Sleep Studies
- Perform and monitor various sleep tests (e.g., MSLT, MWT, PAP titration, oxygen titration, parasomnia studies).
- Conduct physiological calibrations and initiate "lights out" procedures.
- Monitor data quality, correct artifacts, and document clinical observations.
- Implement therapeutic interventions (e.g., PAP, oxygen) as needed.
- Complete "lights on" procedures and assist patients post-study. Scoring & Reporting
- Score sleep stages and clinical events using AASM guidelines.
- Generate accurate reports summarizing sleep and clinical data.
- Prepare and manage data from portable monitoring devices.
- Educate patients on home sleep testing and ensure proper equipment handling. Service Management & Professionalism
- Maintain compliance with safety, infection control, and HIPAA standards.
- Perform routine equipment maintenance and inventory checks.
- Respond to patient inquiries and provide education per protocol.
- Participate in quality assurance and continuous improvement efforts.
- Demonstrate professionalism, critical thinking, and teamwork.
Qualifications:- Completion of an accredited sleep technology program (certificate or associate degree).
- Certification by a nationally recognized board (e.g., RST, RPSGT, RRT-SDS).
- Current CPR/BCLS certification.
- Strong computer, communication, and customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a clinical setting.
Physical Requirements:- Frequent standing, reaching, and communication.
- Occasional walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, or crawling.
- Ability to lift/move up to 10 lbs regularly, 25 lbs frequently, and 50 lbs occasionally.
- Visual acuity including close, distance, color, peripheral vision, and depth perception PI1ea2894db1c5-25448-41847300
