Sleep Technologist

Overview

M42 delivers comprehensive healthcare services across the full continuum of care; from primary care to advanced specialty treatments. Leveraging cutting-edge health technologies and precision medicine, we ensure the highest standards of effectiveness, efficiency, and patient-centered outcomes. With a global presence spanning more than 480 facilities in 27 countries and a dedicated workforce of over 20,000 professionals, M42 is uniquely positioned to redefine the future of healthcare on a global scale.

Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Hospital is a state-of-the-art hospital serving Abu Dhabi’s Northern Emirates. With 200+ beds and JCI accreditation, it delivers world-class, community-focused care. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies and the expertise of M42’s renowned network (including Imperial College London Diabetes Centre, Amana Healthcare, Mubadala Health Dubai, and Healthpoint), SSBZH stands at the forefront of medical innovation. The hospital is dedicated to improving health outcomes, facilitating access to quality care and addressing the unique needs of military personnel, their families, and the broader community in the Northern Emirates.

This role is responsible to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care and direct patient education. A sleep technologist is able to perform the duties defined for a sleep technician and score sleep data and prepare raw data for physician while ensuring compliance with M42 policies and procedures as well as all regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostic and therapeutic sleep studies, including Polysomnography (PSG), PAP titration, split‑night studies, MSLT, MWT, parasomnia studies, oxygen titration, and portable monitoring as per established protocols.
• Review patient history, verify medical orders, and prepare patients for sleep studies, including education on procedures, equipment, and disease management.
• Apply electrodes and sensors using the 10-20 system, perform physiological and equipment calibrations, and ensure high‑quality, artifact‑free signal acquisition in line with AASM guidelines.
• Monitor patients throughout the study, document clinical observations, and respond appropriately to patient needs and safety concerns.
• Score sleep stages and clinical events (e.g., respiratory events, limb movements, cardiac events, arousals) and generate accurate sleep study reports using AASM standards.
• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and ensure proper cleaning and disinfection of sleep lab equipment; coordinate with biomedical engineering for servicing and repairs.
• Perform additional patient testing as required, including ABGs, non‑invasive PAP assessments, and CO₂ monitoring (EtCO₂ or TcCO₂).
• Ensure accurate documentation, billing charge capture, and compliance with organizational, regulatory, and infection control standards.
• Contribute to quality improvement, research, and service development initiatives within the sleep medicine program.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy (or) a Certificate in Respiratory Therapy for not less than 2 years (or) Academic qualification Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• Either ONE of the following certificates
• Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (RPSGT)
• American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM)
• Sleep Disorders Specialty Examination by National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Minimum two (2) years of experience post qualification in a related field
• Should have the medical license (DOH/DHA/MOH)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification / ACLS / PALS