Job detail

Sleep lab technician

South Central Regional Medical Center

#Patient Care #Healthcare #Quality Improvement #Patient Confidentiality #Medical Equipment #Clinical Procedures #Polysomnographic Technologist #Sleep Lab #Sleep Study

Quick overview

The Sleep Lab Technician is responsible for performing ordered sleep studies and maintaining high standards of patient care and confidentiality. They must operate specialized equipment, communicate with physicians, and ensure the lab area remains clean and stocked.

Requirements summary

Candidates should possess strong communication skills and the ability to work in a stressful environment. Certification as a Polysomnographic Technician or Technologist is preferred but not required.

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Job description

Position: Sleep Lab Technician

Department: Sleep Lab

Reports to: Clinic Manager

Created: 5/18/26

Job summary

The Sleep Tech performs independently and with self-initiative under indirect supervision. They are required to perform a variety of duties within their realm of knowledge/training and at a technical level maintaining a high standard of patient care and confidentiality.

Essential duties and responsibilities

1. Professional Responsibilities

2. Use professional and ethical judgement and critical thinking when performing their duties. 3. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. 4. Participates in continuing education and learning experiences to enhance and maintain current knowledge and skills for continued competence. 5. Ability to work as a team member. 6. Attention to detail. 7. Basic understanding of computer technology. 8. Ability to work in a stressful environment. 9. Ability to follow directions/instructions from his/her supervisor. 10. Consistent attendance is required to ensure that the client facilities’ needs and patient needs are met. 11. Comply with all the facilities’ policies, procedures and practices. 12.
Core
Duties: 13. Sleep Tech is expected to practice safe procedures and always adhere to safety measures. 14. Performing ordered sleep study per department policy and procedure. 15. Communicating with physicians as needed with regards to testing. 16. Verifying identity of patient prior to performing exam. 17. Displaying accountability for tasks assigned to them. 18. Participating in educational opportunities in use of new equipment and/ or procedures. 19. Completion of necessary paperwork and/or computer functions. 20. Adhering to department and SCRMC policy and procedures and SCRMC 21. Performance Standards. 22. Keeping area clean, neat, safe and stocked with needed supplies. 23. Assisting in all areas of the department as needed. 24. Participating in Quality Improvement. 25. Displaying proficiency in operation of equipment. 26. Explains procedure and processes to patient

Qualifications

Required qualifications
Certified Polysomnographic Technician preferred but not required.
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist preferred but not required.

Working conditions

Frequently Continuously Sit, Walk, Seeing (Visual), Stand, Reach, Listening, Lift, Carry, Simple Grasping, Squat, Distinguishing colors, Bend Body, Fluids, Kneel, Firm Grasping, Climbing Stairs, Forearm Rotation, Hazardous Materials, Lifting up to 10lbs, Lifting 10-50lbs, Carrying Up to 10lbs, Lifting > 50lbs with assistance, Push on wheels Up to 200lbs, Carrying 10 to 20lbs, Use of Wheelchair, Push on wheels 200-400lbs, Use of Stretcher, Pulling Up to 350lbs with assistance Use of Carts, Use of Computer Exposure

Classifications: Moderate exposure risk