Polysomnographer / Sleep Tech
Sylvania, OH
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Polysomnographer / Sleep Tech - Travel/Contract

Location: Sylvania, Ohio
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 18:45 - 7:15)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Overview

• Float required between two metro facilities.
• Patient volume/load: 2-3 patients per night.
• Number of rooms: 9.
• Patient age groups: Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics.
• Experience with polysomnography/sleep studies including:

  • Adult and pediatric MWT & MSLT
  • Mask fitting, titration, arousal scoring
  • Complex sleep apnea, Cheyne-Stokes, hypopnea, periodic breathing
  • PSG scoring including respiratory events, sleep stages, cardiac abnormalities, ECG, EEG, End-Tidal CO2, O2 saturation, periodic limb movement (PLM), respiratory inductance plethysmography (RIP), TCO2, hypoventilation
• Use of Natus Sleep Works equipment.
• Epic experience required.
• Scrub color: Black.
• Return to office (RTO) policy: Greater than 7 days off (including holidays) requires leadership approval.
• Unit accepts first-time travelers.
• No local travelers within 50 miles.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Polysomnographer, with experience within the last year.
• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check within 12 months of start, updated annually.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required annually.
• Fingerprinting: Ohio BCI and FBI fingerprint results required within 12 months of start and updated annually if applicable.
• Education verification of highest level required.
• Professional references: 2 required within 2 years of start; at least 1 must be from a leader (Charge RN or above).
• Skills checklist required for all candidates.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam/physician statement within last 12 months (latex-free PPE available).
• N95 fit test required within 12 months of start and updated annually (onsite exceptions possible with approval).
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 3 months of start, updated annually. For positive TB history, negative chest X-ray within 5 years plus annual TB questionnaire required.
• Immunizations or proof of immunity (positive titer, vaccination, or approved exemption) required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (series, positive titer, or declination accepted)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years (declination accepted except for certain pediatric facilities)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (10/1 - 3/31). Declinations not accepted during flu season. Masking required for exemptions.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant acceptable unless on prescription medications).

Competency Exams and Certifications

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Polysomnographer/Sleep Tech certification verification (RPSGT, RRT/SDS, or RST).
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (refer to unit job description).

Additional Notes

• Professional headshot and badge photo required for ID badge (plain background, no filters).
• Candidate must complete a time-sensitive agency form at least 10 days prior to start.
• Radiation badges issued by facility if applicable (not recruiter responsibility).

This position offers a specialized opportunity for experienced polysomnographers/sleep techs with a strong background in pediatric through geriatric sleep diagnostics, working night shifts on a travel contract basis in Ohio.