Polysomnography Technologist

Job Description

Job Description

(Southern New York State Finger Lakes region)

$61,360–$80,030 annually ($29.50–$38.48/hour)

$25,000 Sign-On Bonus for qualified candidates

The Opportunity

A premier health organization is seeking a skilled Polysomnography Technologist to perform overnight sleep studies and help diagnose sleep disorders in a state-of-the-art Sleep Disorder Center. You'll deliver compassionate patient care and make a direct impact on health outcomes in a collaborative clinical setting. This is a full-time, direct hire position.

What We're Offering

• $25,000 sign-on bonus for qualified technologists
• Growth opportunities and support for certification and continuing education
• Work with cutting-edge sleep diagnostic technology in a respected clinical team

Your Day-to-Day

Patient Setup & Education

• Collect and assess medical, emotional, and social history relevant to testing
• Educate patients on testing procedures before, during, and after the study
• Prepare, calibrate, and apply sensors and electrodes to ensure accurate data capture
• Fit PAP masks and perform mask troubleshooting

Conducting Sleep Studies

• Administer a range of tests including PSG, MSLT, MWT, PAP titrations, and oxygen studies
• Monitor and adjust equipment for clean, artifact-free signal acquisition
• Record clinical events, behavior, and any protocol deviations
• Deliver age-appropriate care for patients across all life stages

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Score sleep stages and clinical events following standardized guidelines
• Generate precise, actionable reports for physician interpretation

Compliance, Equipment & Safety

• Maintain and calibrate sleep study equipment
• Follow safety and infection control procedures (Exposure Category I)
• Support quality assurance and performance improvement activities
• Communicate professionally with patients, providers, and team members

What We're Looking For

• Associate degree or higher in Polysomnography, Respiratory Therapy, or Nursing
• Must be eligible for or hold RPSGT certification (within 18 months of hire)
• Valid NYS license: Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Technician, or Polysomnographic Technologist
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire; ACLS preferred
• Regularly required to stand, reach, climb, and lift up to 50 lbs
• Must have clear vision, hearing, and manual dexterity for technical tasks

Ready to Apply?

Join a passionate team and make a difference every night. This is one of New York's most rewarding Polysomnography Technologist opportunities—apply now to advance your career in sleep medicine.