Sleep Technician

(ID: 2026-3807)

Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations nationally and abroad. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Axle is seeking a Sleep Technician to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) located in Bethesda, MD.

Benefits We Offer:

• 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401K match up to 5%
• Educational Benefits for Career Growth
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
  • Healthcare (FSA)
  • Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
  • Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
  • Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

Position Overview

The Sleep Technician will independently provide support for NIMH sleep research and neurodiagnostic testing. Responsibilities include performing polysomnographic (PSG) recordings based on individual patient requirements, reviewing study protocols with participants, conducting patient assessments, documenting observations, and scoring sleep records. The role also provides technical support and training to research staff and contributes recommendations during study planning.

Additional Qualifications

Education
• NDT Program.
• Field of study: Medical Technologies Technicians.

Certifications & Licenses
• REEGT.

Skills
• Polysomnographic recording.

Deliverables
• Produce work products and documentation related to PSG recordings performed on demand, including one or two nights of recording per patient and monitoring based on individual patient requirements, such as leg movement, apnea, and sleep behavior - Daily.

Statement of Work Details
• Perform PSG recordings on demand, including one or two nights of recording per patient.
• Conduct PSG recordings based on individual patient requirements, including monitoring leg movement, apnea, and sleep behavior.
• Review study protocols with participants and monitor study procedures.
• Monitor patients undergoing sleep testing and perform patient assessments.
• Document routine observations, changes in procedures, and other events relevant to scoring sleep records.
• Maintain study logbooks, records, and computerized files.
• Score sleep records.
• Maintain the proper care and function of instruments and make minor adjustments.
• Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and training to research and study staff performing neurodiagnostic testing.
• Attend research and study planning meetings and recommend neurodiagnostic testing methods and procedures.
• Provide neurodiagnostic testing expertise to researchers designing, planning, and documenting studies.
• Train and mentor new technicians.

Disclaimer: The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals assigned to this position or job description. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description or responsibilities as needed.

The diversity of Axle's employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment based on age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.

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This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and location.

Salary Range

$75,000-$80,000 USD