Pediatric Sleep Technician
Indianapolis, Indiana
Saint Vincent Indianapolis Hospital

Pediatric Sleep Technician

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM

Job Summary

• Perform basic and advanced diagnostic sleep studies.
• Prepare patients and equipment for testing; interview patients to assess sleep disorder issues and explain procedures.
• Monitor patients during testing, intervene as needed, and document results.
• Score, interpret, and report sleep study outcomes.
• Maintain, calibrate, and repair testing equipment; report needed repairs or replacements.
• Work requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision in a potentially stressful environment.
• Follow Standard Precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Polysomnographer, including experience within the last year
• BLS Provider credential issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Certification from BRPT (Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists), NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care), or ABSM (American Board of Sleep Medicine)

Required Documentation and Health Compliance

Professional Credentials (Required for Submission)

• Resume or professional profile
• At least two professional references
• Valid Driver’s License or State ID (must not be expired and address must match records)

Onboarding Requirements (Must be completed prior to or at start)

• Signed assignment agreement
• Badge photo (forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no alterations)
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and other relevant checks (updated annually or after break in service)
• Employment verification for the past seven years (updated annually or after break in service)
• Education verification relevant to clinical work (within 90 days of start; updated if break in service)
• Confirmation of assignment documentation (start and end dates)
• Skills checklist for specialty (completed within one year of start; updated annually)

Personal Health History (Required for Onboarding)

• MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Fit Test: Required for all travelers; preferred before start, can be completed onsite
• Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot): Recent testing required with annual TB questionnaire updates; if positive, chest X-ray within last year required
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, serological immunity, or verified history; no declinations accepted
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted
• 12 Panel Drug Screen: Within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter; retesting required after break in service

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• The role requires working overnight shifts and the ability to manage stressful situations independently.

This position is ideal for a certified sleep technician or respiratory therapist with polysomnographic credentials seeking a long-term assignment in a hospital sleep disorder center environment.