
Hospital | Sleep Tech
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Des Moines, IA
- Job type
- Travel
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $43.89
- Weekly
- $1,580
- Yearly (full-time)
- $82,160
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- November 23, 2026
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks.
Job description
Sleep Technologist (Polysomnography) – Travel Job in Des Moines, Iowa
Sleep Technologist Job Overview
Join a hospital-based sleep lab in Des Moines, Iowa, as a Sleep Technologist supporting overnight polysomnography and comprehensive sleep studies. This 13-week travel healthcare assignment offers a consistent night schedule, experience with Philips G3 sleep technology, and the opportunity to deliver quality patient care in Iowa’s welcoming capital city. Des Moines offers a vibrant downtown, diverse dining and cultural attractions, scenic parks, and convenient access to the surrounding Midwest.
Travel Healthcare Job Details
- Job Title: Sleep Technologist (Polysomnography)
- Location: Des Moines, Iowa
- Healthcare Setting: Hospital Sleep Lab
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,520–$1,640
- Start Date: November 23, 2026
- Assignment Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 21, 2027
- Schedule: Overnight shifts, typically Thursday through Saturday; additional shifts may be available
- Shift Duration: 12-hour nights, approximately 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
- Hours: Approximately 36 hours per week
- Call: No call required
Sleep Technologist Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience as a Sleep Technologist, Sleep Technician, or in polysomnography
- Current Iowa license or authorization to practice as required for the role
- Registered or certified through the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT)
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Experience with Philips G3 sleep lab software preferred
- Strong communication, clinical documentation, patient-care, and technical skills
- Ability to work independently and maintain a calm, professional approach during overnight sleep studies
Polysomnography Responsibilities
- Prepare patients and equipment for overnight polysomnography and diagnostic sleep studies
- Apply, calibrate, and monitor polysomnography equipment, sensors, and related sleep study technology
- Observe patients throughout studies and identify changes in sleep-related data or patient status
- Perform troubleshooting and corrective measures to maintain accurate sleep study recordings
- Document study activities, observations, interventions, and results according to established clinical standards
- Provide patient education and promote comfort, safety, and cooperation throughout the overnight study
- Complete post-study equipment removal, data review, and related clinical documentation
- Collaborate with the sleep lab and healthcare team to support high-quality diagnostic sleep services
Apply now to join this Iowa travel healthcare opportunity as a Sleep Technologist in Des Moines.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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