Daytime Sleep Technician

A busy Sleep Medicine practice in The Woodlands has a Daytime Sleep Technician position working 7:30 am-4:30 pm. You will be trained to work under the direct supervision of the Technical Supervisor while developing competency in performing basic sleep-testing procedures and associated interventions. You will be performing the daytime studies that would include, but not be limited to, MSLT, EEG, PAP Naps, HSATs, etc. We expect that you have a stable work history, and while we will train you and do not expect prior experience, this role requires someone who is organized, quick on the uptake, and a very fast learner.

Domains of Practice for Sleep Technicians

1. Sleep Study Preparation & Setup

• Review patient history and confirm medical orders.
• Follow sleep center protocols.
• Verify patient identity, collect documents, and obtain consent.
• Explain procedures and orient patients to in-center or out-of-center testing.
• Select, calibrate, and adjust equipment as needed.

2. Testing Procedures

• Follow protocols for tests (e.g., MSLT, MWT, parasomnia, PAP titration).
• Conduct physiological calibrations and baseline recordings (“lights out” procedures).
• Acquire and monitor quality of sleep data; identify and correct artifacts.
• Document sleep stages, clinical events, and significant changes.
• Assist with therapeutic interventions (e.g., PAP, oxygen).
• Complete post-study procedures (“lights on”), including final calibrations and data verification.
• Recognize sleep/wake stages and clinical events in real-time.
• Provide age-appropriate care and education (neonatal to geriatric).
• Set up and manage portable monitoring equipment, including education, data download, and troubleshooting.
• Follow cleaning and disinfection procedures for equipment.

3. Service Management & Professional Responsibilities

• Comply with safety, infection control, and HIPAA regulations.
• Maintain equipment and manage inventory.
• Hold current CPR/BCLS certification.
• Demonstrate skills in communication, computer use, customer service, critical thinking, and teamwork.
• Support quality assurance and patient flow efficiency.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

4. Work Environment

• May involve prolonged standing and exposure to chemicals (alcohol, disinfectants, adhesives).
• Risk of contact with infectious agents; proper safety measures are enforced.
• Work is performed under the supervision of the Medical Director, Technical Director, or healthcare providers (NPs/PAs).

How should you apply for this wonderful job opportunity?

Submit your resume along with a cover letter, outlining your salary history and salary requirements and why we should consider you. Verifiable work references may be required after the first interview.

Job Location: The Woodlands

Training Location: The Woodlands/Sugar Land

Education/Licensure/Experience

High school diploma/GED

Six months of direct patient care experience

Or One year of post-secondary education

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must be able to lift or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Company policy requires that candidates with a criminal background or convictions will not be considered for employment. Candidates must pass the following:

• Pre-employment examination,
• TB skin test
• Background check to include National Healthcare Data Bank/Medicare Sanction Check. Due to the nature of the employer’s business, company policy requires that candidates do not have a criminal background so those with convictions cannot be considered for employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Neurology
• Sleep Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• List down your 3 character references (include their names, contact numbers and email addresses)

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• The Woodlands, TX (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• The Woodlands, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $20