A Senior Sleep Technologist works under the general supervision of the Clinical Coordinator/ Director/Manager or designee to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services or patient care and education. A Senior Sleep Technologist can perform the duties defined for a Sleep Technologist and provides supervision of other staff in the absence of management. Provide superior customer service by modeling the Brand Promise and Core Values.
Responsibilities
Leadership & Supervision : Oversees technical operations, staff, and training programs in the absence of the Clinical Coordinator or Manager; performs complex or unusual procedures when needed.
Patient Care & Education : Collects and integrates patient information, explains procedures, applies sensors/electrodes, ensures patient safety, and provides age-specific care across all populations.
Testing & Monitoring : Prepares and calibrates equipment, conducts polysomnographic studies (including PAP, MSLT, MWT, oxygen titration, etc.), monitors data quality, and documents observations.
Data Analysis & Reporting : Scores sleep stages and clinical events, ensures compliance with protocols, and generates accurate reports for physician review and interpretation.
Standards & Compliance : Maintains adherence to safety, infection control, BRPT standards of conduct, and evaluates equipment and inventory for optimal function.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
2 years' relevant experience
Current BLS certification
Successful completion of an Associate's degree in Polysomnography Technology or Respiratory Therapy. Or, successful completion of a certificate program in Respiratory Therapy Technology
And must have one of the following:
Current NYS authorization as a Polysomnographic Technologist and Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) credential through the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT)
Sleep Technician prior to 2013 and must have obtained Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) credential through Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) no later than November 1, 2018. No degree required.
NYS Certified Respiratory Technician
NYS Registered Respiratory Therapist
EDUCATION:
AAS
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.
For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.
Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee's physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
PAY RANGE:
$25.00 - $35.00
CITY:
Rochester
POSTAL CODE:
14618
Benefits
Health insuranceVision insuranceEquity / stock options
Additional Information
Job Title: Senior Sleep Technologist
Department: Sleep Medicine
Location: 10 Hagen Dr. Ste 200, Rochester, NY 14625
Hours Per Week: 36 hours per week
Schedule: Nights 3x12 hr. shifts; every other weekend rotation
Rrhs · Sleep Disorders Center - Eastside