Sleep Technician Salary
A sleep technician, known as a polysomnographic technician, specializes in performing polysomnographic (sleep) testing and analysis on patients under the supervision of a sleep technologist or clinical director. Most sleep technicians primarily work at sleep centers and average an annual salary of $33,840 to $54,147, depending on experience.
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Function
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A sleep technician is responsible for monitoring and recording sleep patterns of patients. A sleep technician may also gather information, analyze results, prepare polysomnograpic equipment, apply electrodes, observe findings and collect data.
Education
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In most states, a sleep technician is required to complete a six months to one year in a polysomnography accredited training program. Depending on the size and location of the sleep center, a sleep technician may also be required to have six months experience as a sleep trainee. According to Payscale.com, the U.S. national average salary in 2009 for a sleep technician with one to four years of experience ranged from $33,840 to $38,268.
Benefits
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Depending on the size and location of the sleep center, a sleep technician may be bonus-eligible. According to Payscale.com, the U.S. national average bonus in 2009 for a sleep technician with one to four years of experience is $196.53.
Advancement
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A sleep technician has the opportunity to advance to a sleep technologist level with additional education and training. Most sleep centers require a sleep technologist to complete a polysomnograpic accredited training program and be certified by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists.
Considerations
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According to the American Association of Sleep Technologists, sleep technology is a unique and special field in the allied health industry and requires a sleep technician to acquire extensive knowledge in the use of polysomnographic equipment and sleep medicine.
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