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Aspire Rural Health System

Sleep Technologist

Cass City, MI · On-site

$22.25 - $30.50/hr

Certification in a Registered Sleep Technologist (RST), Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT), or Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS) credential. * BLS certification is required.

Cleveland Clinic

Sleep Physician

Cleveland, OH · On-site

The Sleep Disorders Center at Cleveland Clinic is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and was among the first in the nation dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of sleep ...

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How much do sleep disorders jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for sleep disorders 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 sleep disorders?

Sleep disorders are medical conditions that affect the quality, timing, and amount of sleep, leading to daytime distress and impaired functioning. Common types include insomnia, sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, and narcolepsy. These conditions can be caused by a variety of factors, including stress, medical problems, genetics, or poor sleep habits. Proper diagnosis and treatment are important to improve sleep and overall health.

What are some typical challenges faced by sleep disorder specialists when working with patients?

Sleep disorder specialists often encounter challenges such as accurately diagnosing conditions with overlapping symptoms, ensuring patient compliance with treatment plans (like CPAP usage for sleep apnea), and addressing underlying issues such as anxiety or lifestyle factors that affect sleep. Building rapport and trust is crucial, as patients may be hesitant to discuss sleep habits or may not recognize the impact of sleep on overall health. Collaborating closely with other healthcare providers, such as primary care physicians or mental health professionals, is also common to deliver comprehensive care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Sleep Disorders Specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Sleep Disorders Specialist, you need a background in medicine or psychology, board certification in sleep medicine, and expertise in diagnosing and treating sleep disorders. Familiarity with polysomnography, CPAP/BiPAP devices, and specialized sleep study software is typically required. Excellent communication, patient empathy, and problem-solving abilities help build trust and ensure effective care. These skills and qualifications are crucial for accurately diagnosing complex sleep issues and providing comprehensive, patient-centered treatment.

What is the difference between Sleep Disorders vs Sleep Technicians?

AspectSleep DisordersSleep Technicians
Required CredentialsMedical degrees, certifications like AASMSleep tech certification, training programs
Work EnvironmentHospitals, sleep clinics, research settingsSleep labs, clinics, hospitals
Employer & IndustryHealthcare providers, sleep centersSleep centers, hospitals, clinics
Job FocusDiagnosing and managing sleep disordersMonitoring sleep studies, assisting in diagnostics

Sleep Disorders professionals diagnose and treat sleep-related conditions, often requiring medical degrees and specialized certifications. Sleep Technicians assist in conducting sleep studies, focusing on monitoring patients and collecting data. While both roles work within sleep medicine, Sleep Disorders specialists have a broader clinical scope, whereas Sleep Technicians support diagnostic procedures.

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Infographic showing various Sleep Disorders job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,185 per year, or $30.9 per hour.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Sleep Disorders Center

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Sleep Disorders Center

Rochester Regional Health

Rochester, NY • On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

SUMMARY
As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, your superior interpersonal and empathetic skills, as well as your comprehension of diagnostic procedures greatly assists you in providing medical services to patients. This role includes the evaluation and management of sleep disorders across the lifespan, including complex psychiatric conditions such as insomnia, narcolepsy, parasomnias (e.g., night terrors), and sleep disturbances associated with psychiatric comorbidities.
STATUS: Full time
LOCATION: Linden Oaks (Primary Location); rotation to Greece and Batavia as needed.
DEPARTMENT: Sleep Disorders
SCHEDULE: Days; Monday-Friday
ATTRIBUTES
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Compassionate, kind and patient focused
  • Ability to evaluate and manage patients with overlapping sleep and behavioral health conditions

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Patient Satisfaction. Interacts on a frequent, regular and daily basis with patients, family members, medical/social/public services support, regulatory agencies and/or payor agencies. Interaction and communication requires expressed empathy, understanding, problem-solving, education, information gathering, process influencing and counseling. Evaluates, diagnoses, and manages a wide range of sleep disorders, including those with psychiatric or behavioral components.
  • Treatment. Prescribe medication and coordinate treatment; provide health education and guidance regarding treatment; communicate with, and counsel family members; recommend community resources and refer patients to collaborating physician, behavioral health specialists, or other specialists as indicated.
  • Administrative Assistance. Perform administrative responsibilities such as updating patient charts, billing codes and completing required documents from outside agencies

EDUCATION:
MS: Nursing (Required)
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
NP - Nurse Practitioner Certification - New York State Education Department (NYSED), RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.
For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.
Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee's physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
PAY RANGE:
$100,000.00 - $150,000.00
CITY:
Rochester
POSTAL CODE:
14618
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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