Sleep Technologists

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus

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

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.

• Perform and monitor overnight polysomnographic studies independently and safely.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Required Certification:

  • One of the following:

    • Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT – BRPT)

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

    • Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS – NBRC)

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

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

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

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

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

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

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

• May include exposure to chemicals and cleaning agents.

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

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.

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