Travel Polysomnographer / Sleep Technician - $2,061 per week

Company: Wellspring Nurse Source
Location: Dayton
Posted on: April 20, 2025

Job Description:

Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel Polysomnographer for a travel job in Dayton, Ohio.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Polysomnographer
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 05/12/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: TravelJob Title: Polysomnographic Technologist (Sleep Technologist)
  Job Summary:
  A Polysomnographic Technologist (or Sleep Technologist) performs sleep studies and diagnostic testing to evaluate and diagnose sleep disorders such as insomnia, sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, and other conditions that impact sleep. They are responsible for the setup, monitoring, and analysis of sleep studies, providing detailed reports to assist healthcare providers in diagnosing and treating sleep disorders.
  
  Key Responsibilities:
  
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  • Conduct overnight and daytime sleep studies using polysomnographic equipment, including EEG, ECG, EMG, and other diagnostic tools.
    
  • Set up and calibrate sleep study equipment, ensuring proper placement of sensors and electrodes to monitor patient sleep patterns and physiological functions.
    
  • Monitor patients throughout sleep studies, observing and documenting sleep stages, respiratory patterns, and other physiological data.
    
  • Assist patients in preparing for sleep studies, explaining the process, and addressing any concerns regarding the study.
    
  • Record and analyze data collected during sleep studies, identifying abnormalities and documenting findings for interpretation by physicians.
    
  • Collaborate with sleep specialists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to contribute to the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders.
    
  • Maintain accurate patient records, including sleep study results, test results, and related documentation.
    
  • Ensure the maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of polysomnographic equipment.
    
  • Educate patients on sleep health and provide guidance on proper sleep hygiene practices.
    
  • Stay current on advancements in sleep technology, equipment, and diagnostic techniques through continuing education.
    
    
    Qualifications:
    
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    • Education: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy, Polysomnography, or a related field.
      
    • Certification:
      
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      • Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) certification from the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) preferred.
        
      • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
        
        
        
      • Experience: Previous experience in sleep studies or polysomnography
        Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #31489313. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Allied Polysomnographic TechnologistAbout Wellspring Nurse SourceWellspring is nurse owned and operated which means that we get you, we stand behind you, and we advocate for you. - We are 100% committed to helping you find your best job at the best rate. - We are unwavering in our commitment to supporting our clinicians on every step of their travel adventure, assisting with everything from onboarding and payroll to on-the-job clinical support with a dedicated Clinician Success Team. - You're not just a number at Wellspring, you're a valued member of our family. - Join us and experience the Wellspring difference.

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