Sleep Technologist
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About the Role
Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Hospital (part of M42) is seeking a Sleep Technologist to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. The role involves conducting sleep studies, scoring data, and ensuring compliance with protocols.
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Responsibilities
- Conduct diagnostic and therapeutic sleep studies, including PSG, PAP titration, split night studies, MSLT, MWT, parasomnia studies, oxygen titration, and portable monitoring
- Review patient history, verify medical orders, and prepare patients for sleep studies
- Apply electrodes and sensors using the 10 20 system, perform calibrations, and ensure high quality signal acquisition
- Monitor patients throughout the study and document clinical observations
- Score sleep stages and clinical events using AASM standards
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot sleep lab equipment
- Perform additional patient testing as required, including ABGs and CO₂ monitoring
- Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with regulatory standards
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy or nursing, or a Certificate in Respiratory Therapy for not less than 2 years
- Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (RPSGT) or equivalent certification
- Minimum two (2) years of experience post qualification in a related field
- Medical license (DOH/DHA/MOH)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification / ACLS / PALS
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Overview
- M42 delivers comprehensive healthcare services across the full continuum of care; from primary care to advanced specialty treatments.
- Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Hospital is a state of the art hospital serving Abu Dhabi’s Northern Emirates.
- This role is responsible to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care and direct patient education.
Responsibilities
- Conduct diagnostic and therapeutic sleep studies, including Polysomnography (PSG), PAP titration, split‑night studies, MSLT, MWT, parasomnia studies, oxygen titration, and portable monitoring as per established protocols.
- Review patient history, verify medical orders, and prepare patients for sleep studies, including education on procedures, equipment, and disease management.
- Apply electrodes and sensors using the 10 20 system, perform physiological and equipment calibrations, and ensure high‑quality, artifact‑free signal acquisition in line with AASM guidelines.
- Monitor patients throughout the study, document clinical observations, and respond appropriately to patient needs and safety concerns.
- Score sleep stages and clinical events (e.g., respiratory events, limb movements, cardiac events, arousals) and generate accurate sleep study reports using AASM standards.
- Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and ensure proper cleaning and disinfection of sleep lab equipment; coordinate with biomedical engineering for servicing and repairs.
- Perform additional patient testing as required, including ABGs, non‑invasive PAP assessments, and CO₂ monitoring (EtCO₂ or TcCO₂).
- Ensure accurate documentation, billing charge capture, and compliance with organizational, regulatory, and infection control standards.
- Contribute to quality improvement, research, and service development initiatives within the sleep medicine program.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy (or) a Certificate in Respiratory Therapy for not less than 2 years (or) Academic qualification Bachelor's degree in Nursing
- Either ONE of the following certificates: Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (RPSGT); American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM); Sleep Disorders Specialty Examination by National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- Minimum two (2) years of experience post qualification in a related field
- Should have the medical license (DOH/DHA/MOH)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification / ACLS / PALS
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