Sleep Study Technician

Sleep Study Technician

This position performs prescribed overnight diagnostic sleep monitoring studies to participants, with intermittent supervision from a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist as required by CMS guidelines. This position analyzes the results to aide clinicians with diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and care of participants. This position acts as a resource to the department. The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

Duties & Responsibilities - Sleep Study Monitoring, Data Acquisition, and Technical Performance:

• Performs prescribed overnight diagnostic sleep monitoring in accordance with PI orders and departmental procedures.
• Obtains artifact-free sleep tracings that accurately reflect physiologic processes utilizing appropriate sleep study technology and equipment.
• Monitors studies in real time, troubleshoots minor technical issues, and adjusts equipment/settings as needed to ensure accurate and readable recordings.
• Analyzes sleep records, identifies and documents sleep stages, quantifies physiologic processes, and summarizes findings according to established protocols.

Participant Assessment, Preparation, and Clinical Documentation:

• Collects and reviews pertinent medical, historical, and medication information necessary to perform prescribed sleep studies.
• Prepares participants for procedures and ensures appropriate testing protocols are followed.
• Maintains accurate clinical documentation and communicates relevant information to physicians and interdisciplinary care team members.
• Serves as a departmental resource for participants regarding sleep testing procedures and processes.

Quality Assurance, Compliance, and Process Improvement:

• Ensures adherence to departmental quality assurance standards, regulatory requirements, and accreditation guidelines.
• Participates in the development and maintenance of departmental policies, procedures, and operational processes to support quality participant outcomes.
• Assists with maintaining testing consistency, equipment standards, and departmental best practices.

Operations Support, Training, and Education:

• Assists leadership with departmental operations, scheduling coordination, orientation, and onboarding of technical staff.
• Supports training and mentoring activities for new employees and team members.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or ability to obtain within a specified timeframe).
• Knowledge of sleep study procedures, including electrode application and physiological signal monitoring.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot polysomnographic equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document clinical data.
• Ability to work overnight shifts and maintain alertness during extended monitoring periods.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work with participants experiencing behavioral or psychiatric conditions.

Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required. 1 year of relevant work experience required.

Preferred Qualifications - Completion of an accredited sleep technology program or equivalent combination of education and directly related experience in sleep studies or a clinical healthcare setting. Knowledge of the 10-20 electrode placement system and polysomnography (sleep studies). Experience with Grass, Alice and Natus sleep recording software systems. Ability to work flexible hours, shift work, and weekends.

FLSA - Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time - Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week - Varies

Job FTE - .10

Work Calendar - Fiscal

Job Category - Research

Benefits Eligible - No Benefits

Rate of Pay - $22.77 - $28.46

Compensation Type - hourly rate

Grade - 6

Compensation Guidance - The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. The Grade Range represents a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Career Stream and Level - PC1

Job Family - Clinical Research

Job Function - Research

Type of criminal background check required: - Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies - 1

Contact Information for Candidates - Denisse Armenta, View email address on click.appcast.io

Open Date - 6/23/2026

Open Until Filled - Yes

Documents Needed to Apply - Resume and Cover Letter