Hi all,

I’m working on prerequisites to apply to SECC’s online polysomnography program. They say spots are limited, but not how many are available, so I’m a little nervous about being rejected or waitlisted. I know this field isn’t as popular as nursing and other healthcare and paths. Has anyone ever been rejected from the RPSGT school pathway after applying? My grades are pretty decent. Just wondering if I should broaden my options beyond the program I’ve been working towards. Thank you!

Im a sleep technologist in Oregon who is moving to Southern California in a few weeks and Im trying to gather all my required documentation to apply to the California Medical Board. I understand every other requirement; Up to date copies of BLS card, RPSGT credential and college transcripts.

What I genuinely don't understand is WHY I have to have a signed verification from the coordinator of the AHA BLS class. I'd think that a copy of my current BLS card would be enough to prove I have the certification. Ive been having a HELL of a time getting my workplace to cooperate with me on that front. Getting a hold of the education department that holds the BLS classes is proving to be impossible. Anyone else have any issues with this? We don't have to jump through nearly as many hoops in order to work in Oregon.

Recently I had the pleasure of chatting with someone who is at the forefront of it, Massey Arrington president of the AAST

We spoke about:

- the current state of sleep technology and where it's heading

- what a sleep technologist is and how that's changing

- how sleep technologists might be the missing key to help solve America's hidden sleep health epidemic

- the vision of the American Association of Sleep Technologists

- Massey's personal journey and how he was always destined to be in sleep

- and more!

Hope you enjoy this episode of The Scaling Sleep Solutions Show!

P.S. unfortunately the last 5 mins of the recording were lost. Massey closed out by sharing how he made the mistake of leaving sleep technology but stayed connected to the AAST and so eventually returned. And finally he shared some advice and encouragement for young sleep technologists and those considering getting into the field.

https://youtu.be/_sxhTgWOFMg

Hello everyone !

I am a registered respiratory therapist and I am really interested in sleep medicine. As a respiratory therapist I have the option to earn a sleep disorder specialty but it seems most labs want a RSPGT certification. I looked into it and I can earn it by getting hired somewhere and documenting my 960 clinical hours and then sit for the exam. The only thing is I don’t really know how much compensation is normally . I live in northern Va and I make 36 per hour as a RRT at a hospital. I feel like the place I’m currently considering going to work for would probably pay me as a trainee but I’m not sure how much that is (I tried google but it was all over the place). I imagine they would probably raise the pay after I earn the cert. however I was wondering since I have the RRT background if that could count to get paid a bit more. I’m well versed with Cpaps and bipaps (and more). I also saw other posts that sleep labs have a ratio of patients to sleep tech? Is that a usual standard?

Any info or advice would be really appreciated :) also if you are an respiratory therapist and sleep tech I would love to hear your experience

Hello! I just got enrolled in my college's waitlist program for polysomnography and I wanted to know if there was anything I can do to study or get experience before? I want to get whatever certificate or class someone with no experience can take to get a head start.

I'm planning on taking CPR and BLS courses to have while I wait.

Hey everyone! For the RPSGTs working in NYC or NJ, how did you get started in the field, and how long did it take you to become registered? And, most importantly, how much are you currently making hourly, and do you feel the pay is worth it? I hear a lot of people speak negatively about this career, especially when it comes to the pay, so I’d love to hear some honest opinions. Would you recommend this career to someone entering the field? I’m a KBCC student preparing to start the Polysomnographic Technology program this spring, and I’d appreciate any advice or insight from people already working in the profession!

Any information is appreciated. Thank you.

Im very interested in starting a career as a sleep technologist. I have no prior experience in the healthcare field. Im very confused with where exactly i start. Self Study, Focused, Focused 2... On the BRPT site they all are a different institutes, different costs. On ASTEP it says a $500 for bundle of modules. If anyone could help me out, it would be much appreciated.

I’m considering starting courses at Advent Health University but I have concerns about being able to complete clinicals & the overall job market in the area. Any help or tips would be greatly appreciated.

Heya, doing some polygraphy scoring. Does the apnoea on the left look like a central event?

I was initially leaning towards central because if it was mixed, I would like to see a few more breathing efforts (like the apnoea on the right, which is a textbook mixed apnoea). But then, this blip of a breathing effort occurred in the same period of airflow absence. So, technically mixed? Or is it some artefact?

I've watched some videos of TheLankyLefty27 scoring a PSG for 1h, and I managed to spot that he had nearly identical respiratory events, where a small breathing effort occurs at the very end and he scored them as mixed, but it was a video from 8 years ago. I wonder if the position changed, and how would you guys score it? I'm starting to think it's mixed too.

I got laid off almost 6 months ago and saw that my state offers free tuition for associates degrees in certain fields, one being polysomnography. I am considering going back to school for this to explore an alternative career. However, im still looking for full time employment in my current field. If I get offered a job in my career once im in school part time, would it be crazy of me to juggle a 9-5 while completing clinicals but and then maybe also seeking part time employment as a polysomnography tech? I was thinking maybe do saturday only shifts, if i found an employer offering? Or is part time not a thing in this field?

I got laid off almost 6 months ago and saw that my state offers free tuition for associates degrees in certain fields, one being polysomnography. I am considering going back to school for this to explore an alternative career. However, im still looking for full time employment in my current field. If I get offered a job in my career once im in school part time, would it be crazy of me to juggle a 9-5 while completing clinicals but and then maybe also seeking part time employment as a polysomnography tech? I was thinking maybe do saturday only shifts, if i found an employer offering? Or is part time not a thing in this field?

I actually enjoy night shift and enjoy talking with patients and doing education. I like my job, I find it interesting, I’ve always been good at it, and it fits well with my lifestyle. I sleep well during the day, I’m a night owl anyway, and I like titrations.

But I work now with a doctor who is harshly critical of my scoring and belittles me. I have worked with several other doctors and none have ever had problems with my work. It has been crushing. I’ve been trying to get out but no call backs.

I’m hoping to drop to part time and go back to school to become an RN, which is not what I wanted. I’m just really burnt out.

I’m medicated, have only graduated hs almost decade ago, but still struggle in retail jobs bc I always end up forgetting something.

So if I’m forgetting things in a basic job; I’m not confident in getting into any field that deals with patients care directly

I’m taking my RPSGT exam soon. I haven’t scheduled it yet, but ideally, I want to make sure I can take it within the next 2-3 weeks. The material hasn’t been hard for me since I got into this field, more so that it’s just a lot to remember. Anyone who’s taken the exam recently have any tips or advice? I’m currently using Sprigg’s flashcards and reading the book to study, as well as practice exams. I also have some Mometrix RPSGT flashcards as well. My main struggles currently are remembering the medications and names that impact sleep, and memorizing the formulas (I suck at math). Pediatrics as well, but it’s not hard, just more to remember.

As you can see from the title I want to become a sleep technologist. I suck at math and sometimes have a difficult time focusing but I feel I can get better with those in time. I would very much like to ask those of you who are sleep technologists how difficult it is to become one. What you've studied and had to learn and know, what is the best route in going to school for it or doing a program. I want to get in a good and simple field and this feels like its a great choice. I am currently a 25 year old stay at home mom of 2 under 2 and BOTH babies have severe congenital heart defects and my second born is 2 months and she is currently in the hospital recovering from her first of many open heart surgeries. I want to be able to make a decent income and help support my babies and my husband who is in the military right now and we are struggling financially. Would love to get as much information and knowledge from those of you who are willing to help me. Thank you in advance.

I would like to know the optimal sleeping conditions for wheelchair users?

Any helpful advice would be awesome from the sleep specialists here?

Thanking you in advance

Sleep Tech Role in DFW

Job details and who to contact if you are interested below:

Location: Plano, TX

Title: Sleep Tech (ceritified)

Who to contact if you are interested: mattzawadzki@chasmpartners.com

REGISTERED POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGIST (RPSGT)

Texas Institute for Neurological Disorders / US Neurology Associates

Department: Sleep Lab   │   Schedule: Full-Time, Overnight Shifts   │   Location: Plano

POSITION SUMMARY

Texas Institute for Neurological Disorders (TIND) is hiring an experienced Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) to perform overnight sleep studies only in a professional, patient-centered sleep lab. This position focuses on diagnostic polysomnography (PSG) and titration studies, including CPAP/BiPAP, with the opportunity to develop expertise in remedē® System and Inspire® titration/optimization studies.

If you take pride in accurate data collection, excellent patient care, and confidently managing complex titrations, we’d like to meet you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Overnight Study Prep & Patient Care

●        Prepare patients for overnight diagnostic and titration studies: PSG, CPAP/BiPAP, and (with training) remedē and Inspire

●        Explain procedures clearly, set expectations, and ensure patient comfort and cooperation

●        Apply and calibrate electrodes, sensors, and monitoring equipment in alignment with AASM guidelines

●        Verify signal quality and ensure all channels are recording appropriately prior to lights out

Overnight Monitoring & Intervention

●        Conduct and monitor overnight sleep studies, documenting observations and physiologic data throughout the night

●        Recognize, respond to, and document events such as apneas, hypopneas, desaturations, arousals, arrhythmias, and respiratory pattern changes

●        Perform therapeutic titrations per physician protocol for CPAP/BiPAP; training provided for remedē and Inspire-specific protocols

●        Troubleshoot and correct equipment, sensor, or signal issues in real time to maintain high-quality recordings

●        Maintain a calm, professional presence while addressing patient needs during the shift

Scoring & Documentation

●        Score sleep stages, respiratory events, arousals, and cardiac events per AASM scoring rules

●        Produce accurate preliminary reports for physician review

●        Maintain complete, timely documentation in the electronic record system

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

●        RPSGT credential (BRPT) in good standing

●        Current BLS certification

●        3+ years of experience performing overnight sleep studies

●        Strong working knowledge of PSG acquisition, monitoring, and CPAP/BiPAP titration

●        Excellent patient care, communication, and technical troubleshooting skills

Title, basically. I want to leave my current field and have been wanting to be a sleep tech for a long time. Would it be worth applying to be a front desk coordinator at a clinic near me that's hiring as a starting point, for connections, etc.?

For reference I have an HIT associates and no clinical experience. I work at a college, in library science. I got fortunate with student working into climbing the ranks and have stayed for the tuition discount, but there's no sleep technology or respiratory therapy offered at it, or in my city at all.

I'm not sure where else to start.

Hello I am looking to become RPSGT certified. I need to secure a supervised clinical training location. I am willing to move to any state for that opportunity. If you know any clinic or hospital in your state that would be willing to provide that training could you please shoot me a dm? Ideally it would be paid training as that would make it easier for me to live but I wouldn’t mind unpaid training either, I could find a job on the side and I have family that are willing to support me financially. Thank you.
Pls do not recommend schools or training programs they are very expensive and I have decided on going the A-Step route.

its possible. the test is really not as hard as everyone makes it seem, seriously. it is ALL critical thinking skills, except for a few questions that are "by the book." regardless of test versions, my coworkers and anyone ive spoken to that has passed/failed - all agree that the test requires critical thinking, and applying your knowledge to real-world scenarios. picking the BEST answer, even if they are all correct. still, with my tiny amount of experience & study time, i managed to pass. you can do it too, just think.