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Sanford Health·Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Polysomnographic Technologist, Registered · $24 - $39/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted allied health roles in Eau Claire, Wisconsin rates. This role sits in the 19th percentile.
Pay for this role is about 26% below the Eau Claire, Wisconsin median for allied health roles.
The technologist performs quality diagnostic polysomnographic studies, including titration, MSLT, HST, and MWT, recording accurate data for physician use in treating sleep/wake disorders. Responsibilities also include educating patients on prescribed therapies, performing necessary technical troubleshooting, and potentially conducting other neurodiagnostic testing.
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Work Shift: Varies (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 12
27.00 - 38.50
Performs quality diagnostic polysomnographic (PSG), as well as titration, multiple sleep latency (MSLT), home sleep testing (HST), and maintenance of wakefulness test (MWT) will be performed. Records and provides relevant and accurate data to physicians for diagnostic use in the treatment of patients with sleep/wake disorders.
Educates patients with prescribed therapies.
May also follow-up with patients when applicable.
May provide education to patients for sleep testing when necessary.
Calls in for technical troubleshooting as necessary.
Responsible for performing sleep study procedures and may perform neurodiagnostic testing for applicable patient populations.
May perform other scoring of respiratory related tests.
Understands the testing equipment in detail, including its structure, function, indications for use, physiological effect upon the patient, and basic maintenance/troubleshooting procedures.
Ability to apply principles of anatomy and physiology, normal and abnormal, related to procedure performed.
Monitors and documents appropriately in medical record per facility guidelines.
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) standards and accreditation.
Possesses a thorough knowledge and understanding of the disease and pathological conditions encountered.
Ability to work with all age groups and those with growth and developmental needs of unique client populations.
Performs other department specific duties as required.
Candidates should ideally be graduates of an accredited program in Electroneurodiagnostic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, or a related medical specialty, with a preference for at least two years of related experience in the Sleep Disorders field. Required knowledge includes sleep disorders, electrical safety, and computer utilization for documentation, alongside maintaining necessary certifications like BLS.
Dependent on facility and department needs, participate in various types of scoring or tabulation of studies.
Oversees students and/or staff are providing patient care, treatment, and/or services as part of their training when necessary.
Graduate of an accredited program in Electroneurodiagnostic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, or other medical specialty preferred.
Minimum of two years of related work experience in Sleep Disorders field preferred. Possess knowledge of sleep disorders, electrical safety, with the skill to utilize computers for patient documentation and data gathering for patient care.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Market context
Polysomnographic technologists in Wisconsin are typically sought in hospitals and sleep centers that need staff with sleep-disorder testing experience and strong patient-monitoring skills. This role can be competitive because employers often prefer candidates with accredited training, related clinical backgrounds, and familiarity with sleep study equipment and protocols. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, then confirm your training, registry status, and hands-on sleep lab experience before applying.