Therapist-Respiratory Registered Lead

Job Summary
The Lead Polysomnographic Technologist provides clinical leadership and technical expertise within the Sleep Disorders Center. This position oversees daily operations ensures high-quality patient care assists with staff scheduling and training maintains equipment and supports accreditation and compliance efforts. The Lead Tech also performs diagnostic and therapeutic sleep studies according to established protocols and physician orders.

Required Population Served
Job Responsibilities

Supervise and support sleep technologists to ensure adherence to AASM and institutional standards.
Serve as the on-site clinical resource for troubleshooting complex sleep study issues.
Perform and score HSTs polysomnographic studies CPAP/BiPAP titrations MSLTs and MWTs as needed.
Assist in hiring onboarding and competency validation for new staff.
Provide continuing education coaching and performance feedback to technologists.
Assist with development and maintain staff schedules ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts.
Ensure compliance with AASM CMS and hospital policies.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives data collection and policy updates.
Maintain calibration maintenance and documentation for sleep lab equipment.
Ensure patient comfort safety and confidentiality throughout the testing process.
Explain procedures and address patient questions or concerns.
Monitor and respond to physiological events and technical issues during studies.
Assist in preparation for accreditation surveys and audits.
Coordinate with physicians DME providers and respiratory therapy as needed.
Help with supply inventory ordering and budget tracking.

Other duties as assigned

Specifications
Experience
DescriptionMinimum RequiredPreferred/Desired
35 years of experience as an RPSGT
Previous supervisory or lead experience preferred

Education
DescriptionMinimum RequiredPreferred/Desired
Graduate of an accredited polysomnographic technology program or equivalent education/experience.

Training
DescriptionMinimum RequiredPreferred/Desired
Special Skills
DescriptionMinimum RequiredPreferred/Desired
Basic computer literacy skills.
Strong leadership communication and organizational abilities.
Proficiency with sleep study software (e.g. Cadwell ResMed Nonin).
Knowledge of AASM scoring rules and sleep center accreditation standards.

Licensure
DescriptionMinimum RequiredPreferred/Desired
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) required
Current BLS certification required.