Also called: Sleep Technologist, RPSGT
Runs overnight sleep studies to diagnose sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and other sleep disorders.
Works the night shift: glues 20+ sensors to a patient's scalp, face, and legs, then watches brain waves, breathing, and video from a control room all night. Fits patients with CPAP masks if they stop breathing.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. Certificate or associate degree in polysomnography plus RPSGT credential.
Ways in: Certification, 2-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Polysomnography (certificate), Respiratory Therapy.
Growing slowly. Shifting toward home sleep tests.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. Software already scores sleep studies and home sleep tests replace many lab nights; patient hookups and CPAP fitting stay human.
Classes: Biology, Anatomy & physiology, Health-science CTE.
Official data: O*NET occupation 29-2099.
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