**Job Summary** The Sleep Technologist (also know as a polysomnographic Technologist) is responsible for administering sleep studies under the direction of a physician to diagnose the type and extent of sleep disorders. This role involves conducting routine patient assessments, scoring sleep records accurately, documenting results, and collecting and transmitting biological specimens for analysis. **Essential Functions** + Conducts sleep studies in accordance with established protocols and under the direction of a Medical Director, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the procedure. + Performs and documents comprehensive patient assessments prior to and during sleep studies, addressing patient needs and monitoring physiological data. + Scores sleep records accurately, adhering to guidelines and standards, and communicates findings to physicians for diagnostic evaluation. + Collects and transmits biological specimens for analysis, following proper procedures and maintaining sample integrity. + Documents test results and patient data thoroughly, ensuring compliance with departmental policies and regulatory standards. + Maintains and calibrates sleep study equipment, troubleshooting and reporting any malfunctions to ensure effective operation. + Provides patient education about sleep studies and explains procedures, promoting understanding and comfort. + Performs other duties as assigned. + Complies with all policies and standards. **Qualifications** + Technical School successful completion of an accredited educational program leading to a certificate required or + Associate Degree associate degree with an emphasis in in sleep technology + 1-3 years of experience in sleep technology or a related field required **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** + Proficient in scoring sleep studies and interpreting physiological data. + Strong patient care and assessment skills. + Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities. + Effective communication and interpersonal skills. + Ability to work independently and as part of a team. + Knowledge of sleep study equipment and maintenance procedures. **Licenses and Certifications** + RPSGT - Registered Polysomnographer Technologist required or + CPSGT - Certified Polysomnographic Technician required + BCLS - Basic Life Support required Equal Employment Opportunity This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.