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Avita Health System

Sleep Medicine Physician

Galion, OH · On-site

In this role, you will lead the clinical evaluation, diagnosis, and comprehensive treatment of patients suffering from a wide spectrum of sleep disorders including obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia ...

Sleep Management LLC

Sleep Coach

Lafayette, LA

Is responsible for contacting patients to schedule setups of equipment and explain the clinical benefits of PAP therapy and dangers of sleep apnea * Is responsible for clinical contact with the ...

Sleep Doctor

Nurse Practitioner (Sleep Medicine)

$60 - $65/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

From obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) to insomnia, you will help our patients reclaim their health by improving the quality of their rest. The ideal candidate is a proactive clinician who balances ...

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How much do sleep apnea jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for sleep apnea in the United States is $30.86, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.08 and $35.10 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a sleep apnea specialist?

To thrive as a Sleep Apnea Specialist, you need a solid background in sleep medicine, respiratory therapy, or pulmonology, often supported by relevant medical degrees and licensure. Expertise in using polysomnography equipment, CPAP devices, and familiarity with sleep study software is typically required. Strong patient communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills help in accurately diagnosing and managing treatment plans. These competencies ensure effective patient outcomes, accurate diagnoses, and the successful management of complex sleep disorders.

What are some common challenges faced by sleep apnea technologists during overnight sleep studies?

Sleep Apnea Technologists often encounter challenges such as ensuring patient comfort while obtaining accurate data, troubleshooting equipment issues in real time, and staying alert throughout overnight shifts. They also need to adapt to a variety of patient needs, including those with anxiety or mobility limitations. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential, as technologists coordinate closely with physicians and other healthcare staff to deliver high-quality care.

What is sleep apnea?

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by repeated interruptions in breathing during sleep. These pauses in breathing can last from a few seconds to minutes and may occur many times per hour. The most common type is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which happens when throat muscles relax and block the airway. Symptoms often include loud snoring, choking or gasping during sleep, and excessive daytime sleepiness. If left untreated, sleep apnea can lead to serious health issues such as high blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes.

What is the difference between Sleep Apnea vs Respiratory Therapist?

AspectSleep ApneaRespiratory Therapist
Required CredentialsSleep technologist certification, sometimes respiratory credentialsRespiratory therapy license, CRT or RRT certification
Work EnvironmentSleep clinics, hospitals, patient homesHospitals, clinics, emergency settings
Industry UsageHealthcare, sleep disorder centersHealthcare, respiratory care departments

Sleep Apnea is a sleep disorder diagnosed and managed by sleep technologists and physicians, focusing on diagnosing sleep-related breathing issues. Respiratory Therapists are healthcare professionals trained to treat a range of breathing disorders, including sleep apnea, but also work with patients with chronic respiratory diseases. While both roles involve respiratory health, Sleep Apnea specialists focus specifically on sleep-related breathing problems, whereas Respiratory Therapists have broader responsibilities across respiratory care.

What is a sleep apnea specialist?

A Sleep Apnea job typically involves diagnosing, treating, or researching sleep apnea, a condition where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. Professionals in this field may include sleep technologists, respiratory therapists, and sleep specialists. Their responsibilities can include conducting sleep studies, analyzing patient data, and recommending treatment options such as CPAP therapy or lifestyle changes. These roles often require medical training and certification in sleep medicine or respiratory care.

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Infographic showing various Sleep Apnea job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 88% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,185 per year, or $30.9 per hour.

Sleep Technologist - (PRN)

Citizens Medical Center

Victoria, TX • On-site

$23.75 - $32.75/hr

Per diem

Re-posted 4 days ago

Citizens Medical Center (Texas) rating

5.6

Company rating: 5.6 out of 10

Based on 21 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

924th of 1,058 rated hospitals

Job description

Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Sleep Technologist works under the general supervision of the Sleep Technologist Supervisor, the medical director or designee to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders including in center and home sleep apnea testing, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care and direct patient education. The Sleep Technologist is credentialed in sleep technology and is able to provide oversight of other sleep center staff. Technicians and trainees work under the direct supervision of the sleep technologist or the medical director.
Job Specific:
Sleep Study Preparation and Set-up
  1. Collect, analyze and integrate patient information in order to identify and meet the patient-specific needs (physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history).
  2. Determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols.
  3. Review the patient's history and verify the medical order. (EF)
  4. When patient arrives, verify identification, and collect documents. (EF)
  5. Explain the procedure and orient the patient for either in center or home sleep apnea testing. (EF)
  6. Provide age-appropriate patient education.
  7. Select appropriate equipment and calibrate for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments, if necessary. (EF)
  8. Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards. (EF)
  9. Perform routine positive airway pressure (PAP) interface fitting and desensitization. (EF)

Sleep Study Procedures
  1. Follow procedural protocols [such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP and oxygen titration, etc.] to ensure collection of appropriate data. (EF)
  2. Perform appropriate physiological calibrations to ensure proper signals and make required adjustments. (EF)
  3. Follow "lights out" procedures to establish and document baseline values (such as body position, oxyhemoglobin saturation, respiratory and heart rates, etc.). (EF)
  4. Perform data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free. Identify, correct and document artifact. (EF)
  5. Document routine observations, including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and other significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results. (EF)
  6. Implement appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc.). (EF)
  7. Follow "lights on" procedures to verify integrity of collected data and complete the data collection process (e.g. repeat the physiological and instrument calibrations and instruct the patient on completing questionnaires, checking for completeness, etc.). (EF)
  8. Score sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines. (EF)
  9. Score clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) utilizing American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) standards. (EF)
  10. Generate accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data. (EF)
  11. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of applicable age groups.
  12. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to perform portable monitoring equipment preparation and data download.
  13. Perform patient education and instruction appropriate for home sleep apnea testing. (EF)
  14. Demonstrate adherence to cleaning and disinfection procedures. (EF)
  15. Monitor patient safety and adhere to patient safety protocols.
  16. Demonstrate adherence to AASM scoring parameters; identify artifact, inadequate signals and equipment failures and generate an accurate report.
  17. Perform routine equipment care and maintenance and inventory evaluation.
  18. Respond to sleep patients' procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate education utilizing sleep center specific protocols.
  19. Participate in the quality assurance program.
  20. Inspect and maintain sleep study related equipment and inventory.
  21. Review and evaluate sleep studies and provide appropriate feedback to staff. (EF)
  22. Assist the medical director, clinical director and/or manager in all aspects of sleep center operations. (EF)

Hospital:
  1. Adheres to organization-wide and other applicable policies and procedures.
  2. Day-to-day performance complies with the hospital's Service Excellence Behavioral Expectations.
  3. Performs within the prescribed limits of the hospital's Ethics, Compliance and Confidentiality Program guidelines.
  4. Performs within professional Scope of Practice at all times.

Other Duties As Assigned:
  • Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Minimum Requirements
Educational Requirements:
Required: Successful completion of an accredited educational program leading to a certificate or Associates degree with an emphasis in sleep technology
OR
Successful completion of a sleep technology program associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility or equivalent experience and documented proficiency for all competencies required of a sleep technician
AND
Certification by a nationally recognized certification board and holds either the Registered Sleep Technologist (RST), Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT), or Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS) credential
Special Skills and Abilities
Required: Effective computer skills appropriate to the position. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work with a team, and with minimal supervision to analyze complex situations and apply policy.
Licensure/Certification
Required: Certification by a nationally recognized certification board and holds either the Registered Sleep Technologist (RST), Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT), or Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS) credential; Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
COMPANY PROFILE
Citizens Medical Center is a not-for-profit, community hospital known for compassionate patient care, clinical expertise, and bringing advanced medical services to the South Texas region since 1956. Today, Citizens is a 317-bed acute care hospital with over 1,200 employees. Voted "Best of the Best" hospital in Victoria for 14 consecutive years, Citizens Medical Center is a level III Trauma Center, with a newly renovated 24/7 Emergency Department that includes an onsite medical helicopter. Citizens has a comprehensive Community Cancer Program that includes two linear accelerators and HDR brachytherapy. Citizens is recognized for its outstanding cardiology program which includes a nationally accredited Chest Pain Center and is a Primary Stroke Center. Citizens also includes a comprehensive, accredited Bariatric Surgery program, Birth Center with labor and delivery, an imaging and surgery center, sleep study center, state-of-the-art rehabilitation and fitness center, urology center and daVinci robotics minimally invasive surgery options, a home health agency, and has a long history of providing continuing education for healthcare providers and the community.
Citizens Medical Center is looking for employees who actively demonstrate service excellence by exemplifying our iCare values. If you are someone who displays respect and enthusiasm for patients, visitors, and coworkers while consistently upholding the hospital's commitment to providing outstanding outcomes, service excellence, and fiscal responsibility, then you could be a good fit for the CMC team!
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