Polysomnographic Technician

Job Title: Polysomnographic Technician

Location: Evans Army Community Hospital, Fort Carson, CO, 80913

Tentative Start Date: December 1, 2025

Work Schedule:

Day shift: Monday–Friday, 8 Hrs Shift, 0700–1700

Night shift: 3x12 Hrs shifts (M–W or Th–Sat, 1900–0700)

Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Polysomnography or Respiratory Therapy program.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience within the last 3 years conducting sleep studies in a patient care setting. At least 1 year of experience in scoring sleep studies.
• License/Certification: Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) certification required; BLS certification required.
• Other Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Ability to recognize and provide age-specific care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Familiarity with conditions such as PAP adherence, insomnia, restless leg syndrome (RLS), narcolepsy, anxiety/depression, and inadequate sleep time

Documents Required for Submission:

• Updated Resume (With all gaps explained)
• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, calibrate, and operate sleep study equipment and monitoring systems.
• Conduct overnight and daytime sleep studies, monitoring patients’ physiological data throughout the process.
• Score sleep studies and prepare accurate, detailed reports for physician interpretation.
• Educate patients and families on sleep disorders, CPAP/PAP equipment use, mask fittings, and adherence.
• Document patient data, observations, and study outcomes in electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Recognize and respond to emergency situations during studies, ensuring patient safety.
• Assist physicians and sleep medicine specialists in diagnosing and treating sleep disorders.
• Maintain and troubleshoot diagnostic equipment to ensure accuracy and safety.
• Provide patient-centered care with sensitivity to cultural, psychological, and physical needs.
• Support ongoing quality improvement and compliance with DoD, DHA, and AASM (American Academy of Sleep Medicine) standards.