Mercy Health·Springfield, Ohio
Provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders through polysomnography and diagnostic services. Responsibilities include preparing patients, operating equipment, scoring events per AASM guidelines, and documenting technical reports for physicians.
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Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
Work Shift: Nights (United States of America)
Polysomnography Tech - Registered
The Registered Polysomnography Tech (RPSGT or RST) works under the supervision of the Sleep Center leadership team to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This involves polysomnography, diagnostic, and therapeutic services regarding patient care or education.
Essential Job Functions
Prepares the patient, explains the procedure ; reviews clinical data from patient medical record and by patient interview and bases testing modalities on information obtained; operates polysomnographic equipment to obtain diagnostic recordings following established protocols while manually controlling the equipment to obtain the requested pertinent waveforms from the area being studied; deciphers normal from abnormal results to obtain appropriate or additional tests which demonstrate the abnormality.
Documents detailed, accurate technical reports to aid physicians in interpretation of test data; reviews studies with physicians to clarify any discrepancies and does additional testing when necessary.
Administers various neurodiagnostic procedures without direct supervision while utilizing the appropriate protocols; monitors the quality of tests being conducted while ensuring prudent resource management; follows hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Maintains a clean work area.
Helps coordinate patient scheduling, receives patient payments, reviews patient charges and assists with general office tasks.
Demonstrates proficiency and remains current in the neurodiagnostic field by maintaining continuing education requirements.
Perform sleep staging and event scoring per American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) guidelines to decipher normal from abnormal results. May perform monthly Interscorer Reliability QA and reporting depending upon departmental need.
Troubleshoots all polysomnographic and office equipment.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Licensing/Certification: BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required before patient care)
Polysomnography State Licensure if applicable based upon state of practice (preferred; required if practicing in Virginia)
and
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (required upon hire in South Carolina, in addition, permanent Exemption for Ventilation by Non-RCPs required for all non-RT's & RT's whose license is no longer active in South Carolina).
Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) Certification by the American Board of Sleep Medicine
Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RT) in state of practice - Sleep Disorder Specialist (SDS) credential (required for RTs; preferred in South Carolina).
Education: High school diploma or equivalent (required)
Work Experience: At least one year of previous experience in neurophysiology or sleep disorders medicine (preferred)
Clinical Skills: Proficient with computers, sleep equipment, devices and software
Accuracy with data entry and Microsoft Office.
Comprehensive knowledge of guidelines pertaining to sleep medicine and testing.
Analytical skills
Strategic thinking and planning
Ability to separate personal from professional interactions and maintain professional/ethical boundaries.
Ability to learn and implement new procedures and adapt to emerging community needs.
Cultural competency and ability to work with diverse populations.
Attention to detail
Communication and Collaboration skills
Critical thinking
Teamwork: Conflict resolution
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Sleep Lab - Springfield
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Requires a high school diploma and certification as an RPSGT, RST, or a Licensed Respiratory Therapist with SDS credentials. BLS certification is required before patient care, and one year of experience in neurophysiology or sleep medicine is preferred.
Market context
Behavioral health roles in Ohio are typically in steady demand as employers seek clinicians who can support outpatient, community, and integrated care settings. These positions are competitive because they often require a master’s degree and a valid clinical license, and candidates should note that the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time. Before applying, confirm licensure fit and prepare examples of direct client care, crisis response, or care coordination.