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What they do
A Sleep Laboratory Technician, also known as a polysomnographic technician, performs tests and collects data on patients with sleep disorders. Responsible for giving patients explanations of the impending sleep tests and procedures, preparing equipment for the procedures, recording activities and analyzing results - all while working under the advisement of a clinical director and/or sleep technologist.
$80,537 / year median in New Hampshire
+6% projected growth
Job Description
- $65k Per Year Sleep Technician I
- Nights Dartmouth Health
Occupation:
Health Technologists and Technicians, All OtherLocation:
Lebanon, NH- 03766
Job Type:
Full Time (30 Hours or More)Posted:
04/17/2026 Positions available: 1Source:
NLXWeb Site:
usnlx.com Job #: 287737256 Job Requirements and Properties Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Description . Overview Develops competency in and performs the basics of Polysomnographic testing and associated interventions under direct supervision of a Technologist. Responsibilities- Reviews patient's history, verifies the medical order and protocol.
- Verifies patient identification, collects documents, and obtains consent for the study.
- Follows sleep center protocols related to the sleep study.
- Explains the procedure and orients the patient to the Sleep Center.
- Prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning.
- Applies electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards.
- Performs appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals.
- Performs routine positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting, and titration of CPAP and BIPAP.
- Follows procedural protocols under the direction and supervision of a Technologist or Technician.
- Performs appropriate physiological calibrations to ensure proper signals and makes required adjustments.
- Follows "lights out" procedures to establish and document baseline values including body position, oxy-hemoglobin saturation, respiratory and heart rates, etc.
- Performs data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free. Identifies, corrects (if possible) and reports signal abnormalities.
- Documents routine observations, changes in procedure and other significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.
- Assists with interventions including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention as appropriate during the study.
- Follows "lights on" procedures to verify inegrity of collected data and complete the data collection process.
- Acquires and demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned. Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED plus six (6) months of direct patient care experience; or one (1) year of post-secondary education; or current enrollment in an accredited educational program leading to an associate degree with an emphasis in polysomnography.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Ability to use good judgment.
- Able to deal appropriately with emergency medical situations.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate effective written and spoken communication skills.
- Demonstrate ability to follow direction.
- Possess basic computer skills.
- Ability to recognize and observe privacy and confidentiality.
- Familiarity with laboratory equipment or analysis of physiological data (EEG, EKG, respiration, etc.) preferred. Required Licensure/Certifications
- BLS required upon hire
Area of Interest:
Allied HealthPay Range:
$18.28/Hr.- $28.33/Hr.
- FTE/Hours per pay period:0.95
- 38 hrs/per week
Shift:
Night•Job ID:
36856 Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more:Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. We do not exclude or treat people differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.