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What is a sleep study?

A Sleep Study job typically involves conducting overnight sleep tests to monitor patients' sleep patterns and detect disorders like sleep apnea or insomnia. Professionals in this field, such as sleep technologists, use specialized equipment to track brain activity, breathing, and other vital signs. They analyze data, assist patients during testing, and provide reports to doctors for diagnosis and treatment planning. Strong attention to detail and patient care skills are essential in this role.

What does a typical shift look like for a sleep study?

A typical shift for a Sleep Study (Polysomnographic Technologist) often takes place during overnight hours, as most sleep studies are conducted while patients are sleeping. Your responsibilities include preparing and connecting patients to monitoring equipment, observing sleep patterns in real-time, recording data, and ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout the night. You may also score and analyze collected data after the study and work closely with sleep physicians and other health professionals to interpret results. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to respond calmly to unexpected situations, as patient needs can vary throughout the night.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the sleep study position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Sleep Study (Polysomnographic Technologist) role, you need specialized training in sleep technology, a strong understanding of sleep disorders, and typically an associate degree in a health sciences field. Familiarity with polysomnography equipment, EEG/ECG monitors, and current certification such as RPSGT (Registered Polysomnographic Technologist) are usually required. Attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to comfort and effectively communicate with patients are highly valuable. These skills ensure accurate data collection, patient safety, and the delivery of effective sleep disorder diagnoses and treatments.

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Infographic showing various Sleep Study job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 12% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

Polysomnography Tech - PRN, Nights

Texas Health Resources

Plano, TX • On-site

Per diem

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

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7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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Job description

Sleep Lab Technologist
Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together
Work location: Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery, 6020 West Parker Road, Plano, Texas, 75093
Work hours: PRN, 6:00pm - 6:00am; Weekend availability required
Position highlights:
• Flexible schedule
• Excellent work/life balance and no holidays
• Active Unit Practice Council (UBC) to be sure employee's needs are met
• Close-knit team with engaged Medical Director
Here's What You Need
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Successful completion of an acceptable polysomnography program of no less than one years duration associated with a state licensed and/or nationally accredited educational facility or equivalent experience and documented proficiency at all competencies required of a Polysomnographic Technologist preferred
• One year in a Sleep Lab/Center preferably within a hospital setting preferred
• RPSGT - Registered Polysomnographic Technician upon hire required and
• BCLS - Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly upon hire required Basic
What You Will Do
• Be responsible for the care and safety of patients undergoing testing and/or treatment and the use of equipment to minimize any hazards.
• Review patient's medical history, allergies, current medications, patient questionnaire.
• Explain procedures to patient before, during and after sleep study, to include pre-testing, testing and post-testing procedures.
• Perform patient set-up: attaches electrodes and monitors to patient according to accepted standards.
• Follow procedural protocols [such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP, oxygen titration, etc.] to ensure collection of appropriate data. Monitor patient via video for any unusual sleep behaviors.
• Ensure signals are received on the computer and all monitors are recording data throughout the sleep study.
• Perform polysomnographic data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free, making adjustments as necessary.
Texas Health Center for Diagnostics & Surgery is an 18-bed physician-owned hospital serving the people of Collin, Dallas, and Denton counties. The hospital is an award-winning facility that offers a wide range of services including robotic surgery, spine surgery, joint replacement surgery, orthopedic surgery, gynecological surgery, urological surgery, ENT surgery as well as spinal injections, outpatient GI procedures and advanced imaging studies.
Designed with a boutique hotel in mind, patients enjoy a more comfortable setting than what is typically offered in a large, full-service traditional hospital. From up-close parking to room service meals prepared by a culinary trained chef, our entire hospital staff provides compassionate care that is focused on you and your family. Accredited by The Joint Commission and focused on your care and comfort, Texas Health Center for Diagnostics & Surgery strives to engage you in all aspects of care and support a culture of caring and healing.
As part of the Texas Health family and its 28,000+ employees, we're one of the largest employers in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Our career growth and professional development opportunities are top-notch, and our benefits are equally outstanding. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we improve the health of the people in our communities every day. You belong here.
Additional perks of being a Texas Health Polysomnography Technologist:
• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program, well as several other benefits.
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
If you're ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let's show the world how we're even better together!
Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.
Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org
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Texas Health Resources is a major player in the healthcare industry, located in Arlington, TX, US. With its roots dating back to 1922, and an amalgamation of multiple area hospitals in 1982, the organization has since evolved into one of the largest faith-based, nonprofit health systems in the United States, taking care and improving the health of people in the communities it serves. Staying aligned with its aim to enhance public health, the company's core services encompass a wide range of medical treatments, general wellness programs, fitness, and rehabilitation, continually expanding its healthcare infrastructure, and establishing collaborations for advanced medical research.

Industry

Outpatient health care

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Arlington, TX, US

Year founded

1997