Registered Polysomnographic - Sleep Technologist - Springfield Regional Medical Center

Polysomnography Tech - Registered

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Registered Polysomnography Tech (RPSGT or RST) works under the supervision of the Sleep Center leadership team to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This involves polysomnography, diagnostic, and therapeutic services regarding patient care or education.

• Prepare the patient, explain the procedure; review clinical data from the patient medical record and by patient interview and base testing modalities on information obtained; operate polysomnographic equipment to obtain diagnostic recordings following established protocols while manually controlling the equipment to obtain the requested waveforms from the area being studied; decipher normal from abnormal results to obtain appropriate or additional tests which demonstrate the abnormality.
• Document detailed, accurate technical reports to aid physicians in interpretation of test data; review studies with physicians to clarify any discrepancies and perform additional testing when necessary.
• Administer various neurodiagnostic procedures without direct supervision while utilizing appropriate protocols; monitor the quality of tests being conducted while ensuring prudent resource management; follow hospital and departmental policies and procedures; maintain a clean work area.
• Help coordinate patient scheduling, receive patient payments, review patient charges and assist with general office tasks.
• Demonstrate proficiency and remain current in the neurodiagnostic field by maintaining continuing education requirements.
• Perform sleep staging and event scoring per American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) guidelines to decipher normal from abnormal results. May perform monthly interscorer reliability QA and reporting depending upon departmental need.
• Troubleshoot all polysomnographic and office equipment.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job‑related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

• BLS Basic Life Support – preferred upon hire, required before patient care.
• Polysomnography state licensure if applicable based upon state of practice – preferred; required if practicing in Virginia.

• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists – required upon hire in South Carolina; permanent exemption for ventilation by non‑RCPs required for all non‑RTs & RTs whose license is no longer active in South Carolina.
• Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) Certification by the American Board of Sleep Medicine.
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RT) in state of practice – Sleep Disorder Specialist (SDS) credential (required for RTs; preferred in South Carolina).

High school diploma or equivalent – required.

At least one year of previous experience in neurophysiology or sleep disorders medicine – preferred.

None.

• Proficient with computers, sleep equipment, devices and software.
• Accuracy with data entry and Microsoft Office.
• Comprehensive knowledge of guidelines pertaining to sleep medicine and testing.
• Analytical skills.
• Strategic thinking and planning.

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible).
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short‑ and long‑term disability, backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at