Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT)
Company: Texas Institute for Neurological Disorders (TIND) / US Neurology Associates
Department: Sleep Lab
Location: Plano, TX
Schedule: Full-Time | Overnight Shifts
Position Summary
Texas Institute for Neurological Disorders (TIND), part of US Neurology Associates, is seeking an experienced Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) to join our sleep lab team in Plano, TX.
This position focuses exclusively on overnight diagnostic polysomnography (PSG) and therapeutic titration studies, including CPAP/BiPAP. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, experience conducting and scoring sleep studies, and a commitment to providing excellent patient care.
Candidates will also have the opportunity to receive training in remed® System and Inspire® titration and optimization studies.
Key Responsibilities
Sleep Study Preparation & Patient Care
- Prepare patients for overnight diagnostic PSG and therapeutic titration studies.
- Explain procedures, answer patient questions, and ensure patient comfort throughout the study.
- Apply and calibrate electrodes, sensors, and monitoring equipment according to AASM guidelines.
- Verify signal quality and proper equipment functionality before beginning studies.
Overnight Monitoring & Titration
- Conduct and monitor overnight polysomnography studies, ensuring accurate physiological data collection.
- Identify and document apneas, hypopneas, oxygen desaturations, arousals, arrhythmias, and abnormal respiratory patterns.
- Perform CPAP/BiPAP titration studies according to physician protocols.
- Troubleshoot equipment, sensors, and signal issues to maintain high-quality recordings.
- Respond promptly to patient needs and clinical events during overnight shifts.
- Participate in training for remed and Inspire titration and optimization protocols.
Sleep Study Scoring & Documentation
- Score sleep stages, respiratory events, arousals, and cardiac events according to AASM scoring guidelines.
- Prepare accurate preliminary sleep study reports for physician review.
- Maintain complete and timely documentation in electronic medical records and sleep diagnostic systems.
Required Qualifications
- Current Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) credential through BRPT, in good standing.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience performing overnight sleep studies.
- Strong knowledge of polysomnography (PSG), sleep study acquisition, and patient monitoring.
- Hands-on experience performing CPAP/BiPAP titration studies.
- Knowledge of AASM scoring standards and sleep study documentation.
- Strong technical troubleshooting, communication, and patient care skills.
- Ability to work independently and remain attentive throughout overnight shifts.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Inspire® titration and optimization studies.
- Experience with remed® System titration.
- Familiarity with complex sleep apnea and central sleep apnea monitoring.
- Experience with sleep diagnostic acquisition and scoring software.
- Experience with electronic medical records (EMR/EHR).
- Familiarity with sleep lab quality assurance and advanced respiratory event scoring.
Training will be provided for remed and Inspire protocols. Prior experience with these systems is not required.
Schedule & Work Requirements
- Full-time position with overnight shifts.
- Ability to remain attentive and responsive throughout overnight sleep studies.
- Ability to assist patients with equipment setup and positioning.
- Ability to perform equipment calibration, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
- Ability to respond promptly to patient needs and sleep study events.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- 401(k) retirement plan.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Texas Institute for Neurological Disorders / US Neurology Associates is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
