Registered Polysomnography Technologist Lake West Sleep Lab
Company: University Hospitals
Location: Willoughby
Posted on: March 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Description A Brief Overview $10,000.00 sign-on
bonus for eligible external hires Registered Polysomnography
Technologist performs polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic
services or Home Sleep Apnea Testing, patient care and education
and works under the general supervision of the Manager and Medical
Directors to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of
sleep disorders. The technologist can serve as a preceptor to PSG
Trainee and/or Technician in all age groups and settings. The
Polysomnography Technologist may need to travel to various sleep
lab locations based on department needs to cover patient care and
other duties as assigned. What You Will Do Perform appropriate
scoring of both adult and pediatric sleep studies. Perform testing
procedures PSG, titration studies, MSLT, MWT, PAP Nap, HSAT and
other sleep procedures, and provide effective care according to UHC
Sleep Center protocols. Identifies and corrects machine
malfunctions. Collaborates with Sleep Center staff, and members of
other disciplines to ensure a strong team and contribute to the
achievement of the operational goals of the assigned area. Provides
education and age appropriate care to patients and families through
the entire age spectrum, including 0 through 18 years, adults, and
geriatric populations. Takes responsibility for adherence to
professional standards, self-development, and participation in
quality improvement activities Competent in the proper use of PPE.
Additional Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards. For specific duties and
responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department
during orientation. Must abide by all requirements to safely and
securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our
patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies
and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in
the workplace. Qualifications Education High School Equivalent /
GED (Required) and Associate's Degree 2-4 year degree program
(Preferred) Work Experience 1 years (Preferred) Knowledge, Skills,
& Abilities Proficient knowledge of scoring requirements following
AASM Standards (Required proficiency) Knowledge of scope of
practice and thorough understanding of the basics of patient
monitoring and care delivery. Good interpersonal skills. (Required
proficiency) Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet
patient needs and prescribed medical therapies; has a command of
the sleep-induced changes in the physiology of various body
systems; (Required proficiency) has a working knowledge of the
physiological and behavioral aberrations associated with
sleep/arousal pathology and be capable of rapid interpretation of
various tracings as to be able to intervene during a study.
(Required proficiency) Licenses and Certifications Certification by
the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (RPSGT) or
equivalent (Required) Physical Demands Standing Frequently Walking
Frequently Sitting Rarely Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs Carrying
Frequently up to 50 lbs Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs Pulling
Frequently up to 50 lbs Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
Balancing Occasionally Stooping Frequently Kneeling Frequently
Crouching Frequently Crawling Occasionally Reaching Frequently
Handling Frequently Grasping Frequently Feeling Constantly Talking
Constantly Hearing Constantly Repetitive Motions Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly Travel Requirements 10%
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