About this role
$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS
Sleep Technologist
Location: Meadville Medical Center Department: Respiratory Therapy Schedule: Overnight | May include weekends, holidays, and overtime
Position Summary
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.
Key Responsibilities
• 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.
Qualifications
• 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.
Physical & Job Requirements
• 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.
Working Conditions
• 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.
Why Join Our Team?
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.