Location: Meadville Medical Center
Department: Respiratory Therapy
Schedule: Overnight | May include weekends, holidays, and overtime
Are you passionate about making a difference in patients’ lives while they sleep? Join our dedicated sleep team as a Sleep Technologist, where you'll play a critical role in diagnosing and monitoring sleep disorders. You’ll operate advanced medical equipment, ensure patient safety, and provide vital insights to physicians through high-quality sleep study recordings.
Perform and monitor overnight polysomnographic studies independently and safely.
Apply, calibrate, and maintain recording devices for EEG, EOG, EMG, EKG, and respiratory measures.
Recognize and respond appropriately to sleep-related pathologies and emergencies.
Administer CPAP/BiPAP/ASV and oxygen therapy as ordered by physicians.
Ensure proper documentation and timely reporting of observations and changes in patient status.
Identify and troubleshoot equipment artifacts and environmental factors that may affect study quality.
Clean and maintain equipment in proper working condition; manage inventory of testing supplies.
Score sleep studies using age-specific criteria to support physician interpretation.
Educate patients and families about procedures, with sensitivity to age and developmental needs (Pediatric through Geriatric).
Promote a safe, comforting environment, especially for pediatric and anxious patients.
Participate in ongoing professional development and stay current with national guidelines for clinical polysomnography.
Required Certification:
One of the following:
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT – BRPT)
Registered Sleep Technologist (RST – American Board of Sleep Medicine)
Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS – NBRC)
Strong communication skills to effectively educate patients and families and collaborate with the healthcare team.
Ability to think critically, prioritize tasks, and act decisively during overnight shifts.
Independent problem-solving and responsiveness in a patient-focused environment.
Work Classification: Light (lifting/carrying up to 20 lbs occasionally, 10 lbs frequently)
Frequent use of fine motor skills, reaching, handling, and use of vision and hearing.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Patient care setting with potential exposure to infectious materials and bodily fluids.
May include exposure to chemicals and cleaning agents.
Required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime as needed.
At Meadville Medical Center, you'll work in a supportive, collaborative environment with access to the latest diagnostic tools and ongoing opportunities for learning. Help patients regain restful sleep—and improve their quality of life—while growing in a highly respected healthcare field.