Travel Polysomnographer
Youngstown, OH
GHR Healthcare - Allied Health & Therapy
5x8 hrs
$1,680/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Explore Registered Sleep Technologist jobs in Youngstown, Ohio through this 13-week hospital sleep lab contract. We are seeking a skilled Sleep Technologist to provide polysomnography, sleep testing, and neurodiagnostic services for patients across the lifespan while working with a collaborative clinical team. Youngstown offers an affordable community in northeastern Ohio with convenient access to parks, cultural attractions, and regional metropolitan areas.
Sleep Technologist Job Details
- Location: Youngstown, Ohio
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,580–$1,700
- Assignment Type: 13-week healthcare contract
- Shift: Night shift, 8:30 p.m.–6:30 a.m.
- Shifts per Week: 3
- Shift Duration: 10 hours
- Schedule: Rotating weekends
- Healthcare Setting: Hospital-based sleep lab
- Patient Population: Neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
Registered Sleep Technologist Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience in neurophysiology or sleep disorders medicine
- Current Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) credential
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required before providing patient care
- Polysomnography licensure in Ohio preferred, when applicable
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Proficiency with computers, sleep equipment, diagnostic devices, and related software
- Working knowledge of sleep medicine testing standards and American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) guidelines
- Strong attention to detail, communication, critical-thinking, teamwork, and patient-service skills
- Ability to work independently overnight, maintain professional boundaries, and adapt to changing procedures
- Ability to follow infection-control practices and safely maneuver equipment and patients as required
Sleep Technologist Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for sleep studies, explain procedures, and obtain relevant clinical information through chart review and patient interviews
- Operate polysomnographic equipment and manually control testing to obtain accurate diagnostic waveforms
- Perform diagnostic and therapeutic sleep studies according to established protocols
- Monitor test quality, recognize normal and abnormal findings, and complete additional testing when indicated
- Perform sleep staging and event scoring in accordance with AASM guidelines
- Document accurate technical reports to support physician interpretation and review studies with physicians to resolve discrepancies
- Administer appropriate neurodiagnostic procedures within scope and without direct supervision when qualified
- Troubleshoot polysomnography equipment, software, and office technology
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while following departmental policies and infection-control procedures
- Support scheduling, charge review, patient payments, and other general sleep-lab administrative tasks as needed
- Maintain current knowledge of sleep medicine practices and complete required continuing education
Apply now for this Registered Sleep Technologist contract opportunity in Youngstown, Ohio, and join a hospital-based sleep lab team serving patients across the lifespan.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare - Allied Health & Therapy
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About Youngstown, OH
As a Travel Polysomnography Tech in Youngstown, OH here's what you should know:- Youngstown's cost of living is 21% lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living, providing good value for money.
- Average summer highs are around 82°F, while winter lows can drop to around 19°F.
- Be prepared for warm summers and cold winters.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Youngstown, with options available for furnished housing to accommodate travel nurses.
- Youngstown is car-friendly, with easy access to major highways.
- Public transportation options are available, but a car is generally recommended for convenience.
- Youngstown has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to industrial history.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the healthcare facilities in the area.
- Youngstown offers a variety of activities including local shops, galleries, bars, restaurants, the Butler Institute of American Art, Steel Museum, Mill Creek Park with walking trails, Fellows Riverside Gardens, golf courses, wineries, breweries, and shopping at local farms and Amish markets.
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