Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation·Crestview, Florida
Conduct comprehensive evaluations and treatments of sleep disorders, including polysomnography and therapeutic services. Responsible for collecting patient data, calibrating equipment, and scoring sleep stages for physician review.
We offer our PRN employees 401(k) with matching Job Summary
The Sleep Lab Technician is responsible for conducting comprehensive evaluations and treatments of sleep disorders, which may include polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services, or patient care and education. The Sleep Lab Technician works under general supervision and provides essential support to the Sleep Lab team, ensuring quality patient care and accurate data collection.
Essential Functions Collects, analyzes, and integrates patient data to determine specific testing parameters, working closely with the ordering physician or clinical director.
Prepares, calibrates, and adjusts sleep lab equipment as necessary to ensure proper functioning.
Applies electrodes and sensors per accepted standards, performs physiological calibrations, and conducts PAP mask fitting.
Conducts various tests following procedural protocols, such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), and oxygen titration, ensuring accurate data collection.
Monitors the quality of polysomnographic data acquisition, identifying and resolving artifacts to maintain signal integrity.
Documents sleep stages, clinical events, and significant occurrences during procedures to support scoring and interpretation.
Implements patient-specific therapeutic interventions, including PAP, bi-level PAP, and oxygen administration as appropriate.
Scores sleep stages and clinical events according to professional guidelines, generating accurate reports for physician review.
Provides age-specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of a diverse patient population.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications: 0-2 years of experience in polysomnography or a related area of sleep study required
Knowledge of polysomnographic techniques and diagnostic procedures. Skill in analyzing physiological data and recognizing abnormalities. Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols. Effective communication skills for patient interaction and data documentation. Ability to work independently within the scope of the role, ensuring patient safety and data accuracy. Licenses and Certifications RPSGT - Registered Polysomnographic Technologist certification from the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) required BCLS - Basic Life Support required State Specific Requirements Florida: Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM) certification, or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)/Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT) with Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS) designation required within 6 months of hire. Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license preferred. INDRESPTHER
Requires 0-2 years of experience in polysomnography and mandatory RPSGT and BCLS certifications. Specific state certifications or an RN license may be required or preferred depending on the location.
Market context
Florida sleep labs often need PRN technologists to cover variable patient volumes, overnight studies, and staffing gaps. This role is competitive because employers typically want current RPSGT and BCLS credentials, with some locations also preferring state-specific certification or an RN license. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page against the original posting, then confirm which credentials the Florida location expects before applying.
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