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Ridgeview

Polysomnographic Tech

Waconia, MN · On-site

Orients the patient to the sleep center, explains the procedure and prepares the patient for testing. * Selects appropriate equipment and calibrates for testing to determine proper functioning and ...

Ridgeview

Polysomnographic Tech

Waconia, MN · On-site

$31.21 - $45.27/hr

Orients the patient to the sleep center, explains the procedure and prepares the patient for testing. * Selects appropriate equipment and calibrates for testing to determine proper functioning and ...

Ridgeview

Polysomnographic Tech

Waconia, MN · On-site

Orients the patient to the sleep center, explains the procedure and prepares the patient for testing. * Selects appropriate equipment and calibrates for testing to determine proper functioning and ...

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How much do sleep tester jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for sleep tester in Minnesota is $46.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36.73 and $54.86 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a sleep tester?

A Sleep Tester is responsible for evaluating mattresses, bedding, or sleep-related products by using them and providing feedback on comfort, support, and overall sleep quality. Companies, including mattress brands and sleep research organizations, hire sleep testers to help improve product design. The role may involve documenting sleep experiences, assessing different sleep conditions, and sometimes participating in scientific sleep studies. It can be a freelance, part-time, or full-time job, depending on the employer.

What does a sleep tester do?

As a Sleep Tester, your daily routine may involve reporting to a sleep lab, hotel, or product testing facility, where you'll be assigned specific products, mattresses, or environments to evaluate overnight or during scheduled naps. You will follow detailed protocols, complete surveys about your experience, and sometimes wear monitoring devices to track sleep patterns. Collaboration with researchers or product development teams is common, as your feedback and data are essential for their studies. While work hours can vary, especially if overnight testing is required, Sleep Testers generally work on a project or contract basis, allowing for flexibility in scheduling.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a sleep tester?

To excel as a Sleep Tester, you need keen observational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to accurately follow protocols, with a background in health sciences or sleep research often preferred. Familiarity with sleep monitoring equipment, data recording tools, and adherence to safety or ethical guidelines is beneficial, though on-the-job training is common. Strong communication skills, patience, and reliability help Sleep Testers work effectively with research teams and follow study instructions. These qualities are crucial for ensuring accurate, reliable test results and maintaining the integrity of clinical or product research.

How do you become a sleep tester?

To become a sleep tester, you typically need a background in healthcare, psychology, or a related field, along with knowledge of sleep disorders and testing procedures. Some positions require certification or training in sleep study techniques, and familiarity with sleep monitoring equipment is often beneficial.

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Infographic showing various Sleep Tester job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, and 25% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $96,853 per year, or $46.6 per hour.

Polysomnographic Tech

Ridgeview

Waconia, MN • On-site

Other

Posted 8 days ago

Ridgeview Medical Center rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 20 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Description
Purpose of Job
A sleep technologist works under the general supervision of the medical director or designee to provide comprehensive evaluation and treat of sleep disorders including in center and out of center sleep testing.
Job Functions
  1. Collects, analyzes, and integrates patient information prior to patient arrival in order to identify and meet patient-specific needs during sleep testing.
  2. Orients the patient to the sleep center, explains the procedure and prepares the patient for testing.
  3. Selects appropriate equipment and calibrates for testing to determine proper functioning and makes adjustments, if necessary.
  4. Applies electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards.
  5. Performs routine positive airway pressure (PAP) interface fitting and desensitization.
  6. Follows procedural protocols [such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), PAP, oxygen titration, etc.] to ensure collection of appropriate data.
  7. Performs Polysomnographic data acquisition, identifies, and reports signal abnormalities.
  8. Documents 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.
  9. Scores sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines.
  10. Scores clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) utilizing AASM standards.
  11. Generates accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data.
  12. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to perform home sleep equipment preparation and data download.
  13. Performs patient education and instruction appropriate for home sleep testing.
  14. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of adult and geriatric patients.
  15. Performs inter-scorer reliability quality assurance program as indicated.
  16. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education/ Work Experience
  • Successful completion of an accredited educational program leading to an associate's degree with an emphasis in Polysomnography
OR
  • Successful completion of a polysomnography program of no less than one year duration associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited facility or equivalent experience and documented proficiency at all competencies required of a Polysomnographic Technician
AND
  • Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists as a Registered polysomnographic Technologist or equivalent
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
  • Knowledge of routine and complex equipment care and maintenance
  • Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
  • Ability to respond to study participant's procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate information
  • Ability to analyze complex situations and apply policy
  • Ability to communicate in English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above
License/Certification
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider

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Compensation
Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as: the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials.
Benefits
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