Polysomnography Technologist

Company Description

When you come to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, you’re coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 218-bed suburban Baltimore, Maryland campus. You’re embarking on a professional journey that encourages opportunities, values a team atmosphere, and makes convenience and flexibility a priority. Joining our team of healthcare professionals means you’ll be contributing to a locally and nationally recognized institution. UM St. Joseph has been recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a grade ‘A’ hospital and by U.S. News & World Report as #3 in both the state and Baltimore Metro area, making UM St. Joseph the highest-ranking community hospital in Maryland. In addition, we’ve been consistently recognized as a top employer by Baltimore magazine. 

Job Description

Plan and assist physician with sleep clinics in accordance with the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and practice’s guidelines. Prepares patients and equipment for sleep studies, conducts polysomnographic testing, and monitors recordings to ensure accurate data collection and patient safety. Recognizes abnormal sleep patterns or cardiac events and provides appropriate interventions while adhering to established clinical protocols and procedures.

· Ability to perform all duties as a sleep technician/technologist in accordance with the AASM and practice’s guidelines.

· Review existing patient information in the medical record, verify study orders, and prepare patient questionnaires.

· Interview patient access to current medications, recent caffeine or alcohol ingestion, current sleep pattern, and need for treatment intervention during testing (e.g., insulin).

· Responsible following proper polysomnographic procedure related to preparing equipment, calibration of equipment, monitoring recording activities, analyzing results, and fitting of airway pressure masks.

· Must demonstrate working knowledge of polysomnography, MSLTs, and oximetry.

· Ability to recognize sleep pathology when it occurs and respond with the appropriate interventions to ensure patient safety. (CPAP, Bilevel, ASV, oxygen therapies, etc.).

· Able to take patient vital signs accurately and recognize cardiac arrhythmias.

· Ability and knowledge to always follow all standard operating procedures for patient studies and pre & post-study requirements.

Patient and Equipment Safety

· Recognize and respond appropriately to patient’s medical problems and physiological events.

· Ensure safety and welfare of all patients.

· If necessary, safely lift and move patient without harm to patient or self.

· Comply with Universal Infection Control Procedures & standard precautions.

· RPSGT

· BCLS

· Active Maryland state license

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Shift

• Monday and Tuesday Nights – 8:30pm-6:30am

Compensation

• Pay Range: $27.44-$38.41
• Other Compensation (if applicable): Shift Differential
• Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide

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