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Polysomnographic Technologist, Gaithersburg

Primary Location Gaithersburg, Maryland Schedule Full-time Shift Day Salary $40.72 - $60.2 / hour
Job Number 1393021 Date Posted 12/08/2025
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Job Summary:

Assists patients referred to the sleep disorder clinic to obtain appropriate diagnosis and treatment. Under direction of physicians in the Sleep Medicine Department, provides information regarding study procedures, diagnostic findings, and recommended treatments.

Essential Responsibilities:


  • Schedules appointments for patients to visit sleep disorder clinic.

  • Conducts initial education and orientation session as per department guidelines.

  • Enters referrals into HealthConnect.

  • Provides patients with home diagnostic equipment and instructs them on its use.

  • Downloads home studies, scores raw data and forwards the results to the physician.

  • Reviews results from outside laboratories.

  • Under direction of physician, communicates sleep study results and recommendation to patients.

  • Assists patients to understand their covered benefits and obtain therapeutic equipment.

  • Dispense CPAP and related equipment: Performs CPAP auto titration; dispense CPAP equipment and accessories and performs mask fittings; and assists patients with equipment problems.

  • Maintains equipment and supplies used by clinic for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.

  • Performs other related duties as directed.

Need to obtain VA and DC license within 6 months from hire. 
 

Basic Qualifications:
Experience
  • N/A
Education
  • Associates degree in respiratory therapy or polysomnography or two (2) years of directly related work experience.
  • High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
License, Certification, Registration
  • This job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required at hire. Additional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post hire.
     

  • Polysomnographic Technologist License (Maryland) within 6 months of hire
     

  • Polysomnographic Technologist License (Virginia) within 6 months of hire
     

  • Polysomnographic Technologist Certificate within 6 months of hire
     

  • Polysomnographic Technologist License (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire
     
Additional Requirements:
  • Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
  • In order to work effectively with patients, must have effective interpersonal and communication skills and be able to stand, walk, bend, lift at least 50 pounds, hear, speak, and see.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Minimum two (2) years of experience as a sleep apnea technician or polysomnographic technologist, preferred.
Primary Location: Maryland,Gaithersburg,Gaithersburg Medical Office 655 Watkins Mill Rd. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Day Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Working Hours Start: 08:30 AM Working Hours End: 05:00 PM Job Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: M40|OPEIU|Local 2 Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: Gaithersburg HUB Medical Cntrt - Sleep Apnea Clinic - 1808 Pay Range: $40.72 - $60.2 / hour Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
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