Sleep Technologist-Full Time

$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Sleep Technologist

Location: Meadville Medical Center
Department: Respiratory Therapy
Schedule: Overnight | May include weekends, holidays, and overtime

Position Summary

Are you passionate about making a difference in patients’ lives while they sleep? Join our dedicated sleep team as a Sleep Technologist, where you'll play a critical role in diagnosing and monitoring sleep disorders. You’ll operate advanced medical equipment, ensure patient safety, and provide vital insights to physicians through high-quality sleep study recordings.

Key Responsibilities

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  Perform and monitor overnight polysomnographic studies independently and safely.

  
  


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  Apply, calibrate, and maintain recording devices for EEG, EOG, EMG, EKG, and respiratory measures.

  
  


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  Recognize and respond appropriately to sleep-related pathologies and emergencies.

  
  


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  Administer CPAP/BiPAP/ASV and oxygen therapy as ordered by physicians.

  
  


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  Ensure proper documentation and timely reporting of observations and changes in patient status.

  
  


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  Identify and troubleshoot equipment artifacts and environmental factors that may affect study quality.

  
  


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  Clean and maintain equipment in proper working condition; manage inventory of testing supplies.

  
  


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  Score sleep studies using age-specific criteria to support physician interpretation.

  
  


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  Educate patients and families about procedures, with sensitivity to age and developmental needs (Pediatric through Geriatric).

  
  


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  Promote a safe, comforting environment, especially for pediatric and anxious patients.

  
  


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  Participate in ongoing professional development and stay current with national guidelines for clinical polysomnography.

  
  

Qualifications

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  Required Certification:

  
  
  
  
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    One of the following:

    
    
    
    
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      Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT – BRPT)

      
      
    
    
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      Registered Sleep Technologist (RST – American Board of Sleep Medicine)

      
      
    
    
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      Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS – NBRC)

      
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Strong communication skills to effectively educate patients and families and collaborate with the healthcare team.

  
  


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  Ability to think critically, prioritize tasks, and act decisively during overnight shifts.

  
  


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  Independent problem-solving and responsiveness in a patient-focused environment.

  
  

Physical & Job Requirements

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  Work Classification: Light (lifting/carrying up to 20 lbs occasionally, 10 lbs frequently)

  
  


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  Frequent use of fine motor skills, reaching, handling, and use of vision and hearing.

  
  


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  Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

  
  

Working Conditions

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  Patient care setting with potential exposure to infectious materials and bodily fluids.

  
  


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  May include exposure to chemicals and cleaning agents.

  
  


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  Required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime as needed.

  
  

Why Join Our Team?

At Meadville Medical Center, you'll work in a supportive, collaborative environment with access to the latest diagnostic tools and ongoing opportunities for learning. Help patients regain restful sleep—and improve their quality of life—while growing in a highly respected healthcare field.