RT Sleep Technologist-Senior

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

SUMMARY:

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

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.

PAY RANGE: $25.00 - $35.00

Salary : $25 - $35