Also called: Polysomnographic Technologist
Monitors patients overnight in a sleep lab to diagnose problems like sleep apnea.
Works the night shift wiring up patients with sensors, watching their breathing and brain waves on screens while they sleep, and stepping in if oxygen drops.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Associate's degree (2-year), about 2 years after high school. Certificate or associate in polysomnography; RPSGT credential.
Ways in: 2-year college, Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Polysomnography (certificate), Respiratory Therapy.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). Estimate; home sleep tests are reducing lab demand.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. Home sleep tests and AI scoring replace many overnight lab studies; fewer night-shift jobs, mostly for complex patients.
Classes: Anatomy and physiology, Biology, Health science CTE.
Official data: O*NET occupation 29-2098.
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