Registered Polysomnographic Technologist - Nights, Sleep Center
Company: Albany Medical Center
Location: Albany
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Department/Unit: Medicine - Sleep Center Work Shift: Night
(United States of America) Salary Range: $55,895.80 - $83,843.71
Salary Range: $29.00/hr - $38.34/hr Registered Polysomnographic
Technologist/ Scoring Sleep Center Albany, NY A Polysomnographic
Technologist works under the general supervision of the clinical
director (M.D., D.O., or PhD) 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 Polysomnographic Technologist can perform the
duties defined for a Polysomnographic Technician. Position Summary:
Collect, analyze and integrate patient information in order to
identify and meet the patient-specific needs (Physical/mental
limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the
testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history), and to
determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with
the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory
protocols. Complete and verify documentation. Explain pre-testing,
testing, and post-testing procedures to the patient. Prepare and
calibrate equipment required for testing to determine proper
functioning and make adjustments if necessary. Apply electrodes and
sensors according to accepted published standards. Perform
appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and
make adjustments if necessary. Perform positive airway pressure
(PAP) mask fitting. Follow procedural protocols such as Multiple
Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT),
parasomnia studies, PAP, oxygen titration etc. to ensure collection
of appropriate data. Follow “lights out” procedures to establish
and document baseline values (such as body position, oxyhemoglobin
saturation, respiratory and heart rates, etc.) Perform
Polysomnographic data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing
quality to ensure signals are artifact-free and make adjustments,
if necessary. Document routine observations including sleep stages
and clinical events, changes in procedure, and significant events
in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of
polysomnographic results. Implement appropriate interventions
(including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic
intervention such as continuous and bi-level positive airway
pressure, oxygen administration, etc). Follow “lights on”
procedures to verify integrity of collected data and complete the
data collection process (repeats the physiological and instrument
calibrations and instructs the patient on completing
questionnaires, etc.) Demonstrate the knowledge and skills
necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the
treatment, assessment, and education of neonatal, pediatric,
adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Oversees and performs
difficult and unusual procedures and therapeutic interventions.
POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC RECORD SCORING Score sleep/wake stages by applying
professionally accepted guidelines. Score clinical events (such as
respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals etc.)
according to center specific protocols. Generate accurate reports
by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data.
Education/Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent is
required. Graduate with certificate of completion from a two-year
training program in polysomnography preferred, or related field of
study such as respiratory therapy. OR The equivalent of education
and experience for the performance of duties assigned to this
position and that meet the requirements for national credentialing
in Polysomnography and the New York State Licensing Board for
Polysomnography. Clinical experience as a Respiratory Therapist
and/or Polysomnographic Technologist preferred.
Licenses/Certificates/Registrations License: New York State
licensed as a Polysomnographic Technologist, Respiratory Therapist,
or Respiratory Therapy Technician required. Registered
Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) issued by the National Board
of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT). Current
BLS/ACLS certification required with recertification every two
years. Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!?
Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer. This
role may require access to information considered sensitive to
Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners,
including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and
other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes.
Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to
information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum
necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure
shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to
accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with
Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to
ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized
access and modification.
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