Registered Sleep Technologist; RPSGT​/RRT-SDS

Registered Sleep Technologist (RPSGT/RRT-SDS)

• Facility
  * National Jewish Health - Main Campus
• Department Sleep Lab
• Schedule - Shift - Hours Full Time - Night Shift

National Jewish Health is seeking a
Sleep Technologist (RPSGT/RRT-SDS)to join its leading team in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders. This position plays a key role in supporting patient health by conducting sleep studies using advanced technology and adhering to established clinical standards. The ideal candidate will bring strong attention to detail, technical expertise, and a commitment to patient-centered care in a collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities and opportunities include:

• Performing overnight and daytime sleep studies, including polysomnography, CPAP/BiPAP titrations, and MSLT/MWT procedures
• Monitoring and evaluating sleep data to support accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning
• Utilizing state-of-the‑art technology and software to ensure precise data collection and analysis
• Collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in an interdisciplinary team environment
• Providing compassionate, individualized care to patients throughout their diagnostic process
• Maintaining up‑to‑date knowledge of sleep medicine standards and best practices

For 125 years, National Jewish Health has been the leading respiratory hospital in the nation and a recognized authority in sleep medicine. With a mission rooted in research, education, and personalized patient care, the institution continues to set the standard in preventive and specialty medicine. Employees at National Jewish Health benefit from a supportive culture, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs.

This is a place where innovation drives care and every role contributes to improved patient outcomes.

Position Summary
Responsible and accountable for performing quality Diagnostic Sleep Study Testing in accordance with the standards set forth by American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), the Board of Registered Polysomnography Technologist (BRPT) and American Association of Sleep Technologist (AAST). Works within interdisciplinary teams to provide safe and personalized care for the patient.

• Performs high quality diagnostic sleep study testing to assist the physician in the diagnosis of sleep breathing conditions in accordance with AASM, BRPT, AAST, and departmental policy and procedure.
• Assists with preparing patients for examination and may obtain patient medical history by accurately taking vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, height and weight) and documents the results in appropriate systems and/or EMR. May review medication list. May perform spirometry and/or other pre‑appointment testing and documents the results appropriately.
• Proficient with analysis of diagnostic sleep study data in accordance with AASM, BRPT, AAST, and departmental policy and procedure.
• Prepares and completes all required documentation in a thorough and accurate manner.
• Proficient in the use and navigation of all sleep software and the electronic medical record.
• Performs all related responsibilities associated with sleep studies testing to include operating and maintaining equipment in accordance with hospital and department safety policy and procedures.
• Participates in quality improvement processes on an on‑going basis, including acting as quality control subject as assigned.
• Maintains continuing education requirements as outlined by specific credentials through the Board of Registered Polysomnography Technologist (BRPT) and per the accreditation standards through the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), as well as institutional policies.
• Provides guidance to less experienced staff to assure high quality sleep studies on all patients.
• Proficient with the application of all PAP therapies (CPAP, BIPAP, ASV, AVAPS) and medications in accordance to the AASM, insurance requirements and regulations, and department policies and procedures.
• Accountability: Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems…