You and your videos are LITERALLY the reason I became a sleep tech, I honestly didn't even know the job existed. Came across your videos,and binge watched and was literally like I think I found my passion. And a year later, i finished and I love my job. I have always worked in the medical field, but never liked my jobs.🤦🏽♀️, but this job is kinda chill and I work pretty much at my own pace. GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE FUTURE TECHS!!!
@Autumn Ashly I worked at a nursing home as a dietary aide for 2 years . I discover this sleep tech job . And I’m interested in getting in the program . 😊💪🏽
Hi I’m already a sleep tech and I LOVE when they feel better after a split night in the morning. Also love talking to the patients during hook up. Patients have some interesting stories and lives. People I wouldn’t normally interact with I get to learn a lot about.
I learned about this profession by stumbling across your video(s). Because of your posting(s), I am set to begin an accredited 2-year sleep tech program at my local college. Thank you so much for bringing attention to this field!
I have been a CNA since 2006 and I have been tired of it. Need a change and this looks like something I should look into. Its crazy how many careers people dont think about when choosing one. Everyone is so quick to pick Nursing, now I love my nurses. Thankyou for sharing
I really liked and appreciated this video. I'm thinking about leaving the teaching field and becoming a sleep tech and this was really helpful. It looks like something I would enjoy.
Great video, I work as a RPSGT as well 19 yrs, u explained everything so throughly. This is a great reference for patients who don't know what expect for their exam.
Im new at this sleep study thing, so I did not want to click on any ol' video because I want to make sure my excitement for this field was not watered down. You kept this excitement going for me. Thank you.
i appreciate u and ur videos so much! i would love to watch more sleep tech videos if u plan on doing more!! i just recently found out about sleep techs and i think i’m going to pursue polysom as a career!
I graduated 6 months ago from school and became uninterested in sleep studies when the virus hit and the labs shut down. I was just wondering today if I could even remember anything and I was able to follow right along with you. I may be able to buckle down and study for the boards after all! Any tips on what to use to study? Great job and the lab set up was perfect!
I’m prolly gonna sound dumb af but I didn’t know this was a thing!!!!! I thought ya thumbnail was a joke as in I thought you was sleeping at work!!!! I need to look into this more I might be interested 👀 love this video!!!! I wish I could’ve like this video more than once
😂 you do not sound dumb at all. A year ago I was just like you never even heard of a Sleep Tech until I decided to go back to school. It’s such a small field but yet a very important procedure to have in your life.
Thanks so much for your informative video. I am an RN now downsizing bigtime from a 30 year nursing career...I thought moving over to doing sleep studies etc would be a great fit for me..as I still want to do something in healthcare much less taxing...and something I could do only on a parttime basis. I was looking for an up to date video showing real life experience in this field...thanks... I start next year in a program...
I’m going for this major!!! And I’m very excited lost and confused you’ve helped a lot making this decision for me. Just a question how many days a week do you work? And how do you manage your day time if your up all night 😮
Thank you so much for this video! I appreciate the thorough walkthrough of a typical day. How many days a week do you work and does every sleep tech work nights? Thank you again! :)
Hi! I graduated as a physical therapist & i’m interested in taking this path instead since I can’t have a more physically demanding job. Will this be a good option? How long does the program & internship take? Thank you.
wow I really fell in love with your video I have never heard of sleep tech as well I have a associates in Human and Health which haven't got me no where at all but I am ready to return back to school and im very interested into becoming a sleep tech any tips on how to become a sleep tech
I am thinking of doing this. I recently found out I had sleep apnea, pcos, insulin resistance, and I am 31 and although I wanna do it I am leary because I am self conscious. I got contacted from the sleep clinic that is offering a sleep school class to become a psg tech.
have you worked for travel agencies as a sleep tech? and how flexible are the hours? such as, can you work part time only a few nights a week or work as a sleep tech during the day?
Hey you have to do a little math not a lot. Mainly you have to know a lot of medical stuffs. Like being able to identify things with some one brain waves a lot about respiratory and the heart.
I have an interview next week for this position I'm trying to observe you your really funny! Weather I receive the position or not your helping take the edge off. Any word you say that I'm not sure of I just look it up and memorize! Thanks I appreciate you and take care! 😊😁
Hi quick couple of questions: do you work in an independent sleep lab....and how long was your training program...and do you work 5 nights a week....thanks!!
Good morning! I am curious as to if you have to ever intubate a patient. I know that is the respiratory therapist area, but didn’t know if there is some crossover. I would love to do this. I’ve been in the Chiropractic field as a Chiropractic Assistant including X-ray tech for the same clinic for 20 years. I’m searching for a different career now, but want to stay in the medical field. Sleep Tech really peaks my interest. I love what you’re doing and keep up the good work taking care of our babies. Thank you 🙏🏾 ❤️
love this! I just had an interview to try and become a sleep tech. This is very helpful. I would be working 3, 12 hour shifts a week....just curious as to how many you work a week?
Thanks for this video. I heard about this career. I actually had a sleep study done. I loved it when the man was putting those things in my head. Anyway, how much does it start off paying?
Hi, how do u become a sleep technologist? I don’t see any school around the area that i live but i have read that u have to complete something online and u can become an sleep tech. Help please.
Yow I am from the Ph. I am actually trying to pursue sleep as a career. This video help a lot. I wonder how much per hour does a sleep tech make in your country?
are u liking your career in health care? are u interested in LVN? or R.N.? or something else in the health care industry or are u happy with where u work as it stands now?. I'm an LVN/ASN student but I am always curious about anyone in health care there are so many different career pathways in healthcare.
Hi, I’m a first year college student right now and I’m majoring in health science. I was wondering if you have that degree, will you have more employment opportunity? Even if you do the sleep tech program?
Hi, I’m currently going into my 2nd semester of PSG school in January 2020, then clinicals in Apr 2020... was just wondering when do you score your pts’ study from the same night? I didn’t see it in the video so that’s why I was curious. Thank you so much for these videos, I def needed some additional help in the motivation/inspiration dept for this program seeing as I only went into it bc the sonography program has a 5+yr wait list 😭😒😣😑
I really hope I’m not out of order for asking this 😩 but around how much does a sleep tech make? I know it may vary state to state. I’m very interested in it after watching this video 🙂 please do more
Do you ever have to deal with needles? I was thinking about going to school for X-ray tech but I don’t think I can handle doing injections and being around blood and stuff. I also would like to know the pros and cons of the field and schooling
Hi I posted a comment earlier then deleted it. I wanted to know, are sleep technicians in demand? is getting a job a pretty easy thing once you get certified?
Weird question but id greatly appreciate an answer what percent of your day would you say you are standing or how many hours a day on average are you on your feet?
Hello Ms.Perry.....my name is Darrick.I live in Texas buy was born and raised in McComb, MS. My question is was there any course/class that waa tougher than the others....also do you think i can still work and complete the program. Also,can you work for more than one agency. Can sleep study techs travel like travel nurses? Thank's for the great videos
Your thumbnail... sleep techs who interchange “technician” and “technologist.” I edited my manager’s resume for him and had to tell him to change his credentials to “technologist.” 🤷
@@ToBCaSharaP Technologists are registered techs and technicians are unregistered. It’s a technicality everyone ignores, but I’m a former English major and get hung up on correctly using words. We run peds in my lab and I make sure students know to use “torr” for TCOM readings and mmHg for ETCO2 readings, even though techs use mmHg for everything and only doctors care about the distinction.
@@ToBCaSharaP www.aastweb.org/job-description Scroll to the bottom under “job descriptions.” AAST differentiates between trainee and technician and technologist.
You and your videos are LITERALLY the reason I became a sleep tech, I honestly didn't even know the job existed. Came across your videos,and binge watched and was literally like I think I found my passion. And a year later, i finished and I love my job. I have always worked in the medical field, but never liked my jobs.🤦🏽♀️, but this job is kinda chill and I work pretty much at my own pace. GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE FUTURE TECHS!!!
Thank you ❤️
Same here 🎉
there's only 1 in my state and its 2 years :'(
I work in a hospital as a dietary aide, but they are willing to train me as a sleep tech! And I applied today! I’m super excited ☺️🙌🏼
Yaayyyy! You’re going to love it
@Autumn Ashly I worked at a nursing home as a dietary aide for 2 years . I discover this sleep tech job . And I’m interested in getting in the program . 😊💪🏽
@@torneshawilson3171 Go for it sis ❤️
@@ToBCaSharaP Thank You love . ❤️ I will . I found my calling .
Hi I’m already a sleep tech and I LOVE when they feel better after a split night in the morning. Also love talking to the patients during hook up. Patients have some interesting stories and lives. People I wouldn’t normally interact with I get to learn a lot about.
How many sleep techs typically are there per patient? And how many days per week is typical?
I learned about this profession by stumbling across your video(s). Because of your posting(s), I am set to begin an accredited 2-year sleep tech program at my local college. Thank you so much for bringing attention to this field!
I have been a CNA since 2006 and I have been tired of it. Need a change and this looks like something I should look into. Its crazy how many careers people dont think about when choosing one. Everyone is so quick to pick Nursing, now I love my nurses. Thankyou for sharing
I just got my CNA license but I just found out about this. I really would love this though. Looking for training programs now
Currently in school to become a sleep tech! Thank you so much for sharing. I loved it!!! You are so inspiring!
What school?
Me too
I really liked and appreciated this video. I'm thinking about leaving the teaching field and becoming a sleep tech and this was really helpful. It looks like something I would enjoy.
Oh my God me too! I'm burned out on teaching. Sleep studies are very interesting!
Great video, I work as a RPSGT as well 19 yrs, u explained everything so throughly. This is a great reference for patients who don't know what expect for their exam.
do you use math in ur day to day basis if yes can you use a caculator
im not good in math im worries
This is such a complete and well made video. Usually "my job in a day" videos don't give a real glimpse. Thank you!
Im new at this sleep study thing, so I did not want to click on any ol' video because I want to make sure my excitement for this field was not watered down. You kept this excitement going for me. Thank you.
Omg thank you for sharing!! I just started this career and I'm super excited!! Very nervous but looking for a new change!!!!
I'm in school for eeg tech. I thought about going for sleep tech though. it's not many videos about either field I'm glad I came across your video .
Omg I love this job I’m CNA looking to move up .. I need something different
Hi I'm in the same boat can we connect
i appreciate u and ur videos so much! i would love to watch more sleep tech videos if u plan on doing more!! i just recently found out about sleep techs and i think i’m going to pursue polysom as a career!
I liked it very much. I’m thinking about doing this career after I’m done in high school, because sleep is something I love learning about.
I graduated 6 months ago from school and became uninterested in sleep studies when the virus hit and the labs shut down. I was just wondering today if I could even remember anything and I was able to follow right along with you. I may be able to buckle down and study for the boards after all! Any tips on what to use to study? Great job and the lab set up was perfect!
I’m prolly gonna sound dumb af but I didn’t know this was a thing!!!!! I thought ya thumbnail was a joke as in I thought you was sleeping at work!!!! I need to look into this more I might be interested 👀 love this video!!!! I wish I could’ve like this video more than once
😂 you do not sound dumb at all. A year ago I was just like you never even heard of a Sleep Tech until I decided to go back to school. It’s such a small field but yet a very important procedure to have in your life.
Thank you for watching. I’m glad you liked it.
@@alfonsoromano7389 same here the math part really keeps me from committing to these careers
@@ToBCaSharaP what school did u attend?
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Hey! In one part of the video the music is a tad bit loud. Just FYI. I hope you guys enjoy this video! 👍🏽
So proud of you!!!!🤗
Thank you 😊
Thank you for sharing this and being thorough. I am considering this career.
I really like your videos, I work in the sleep lab but not a tech. I’m looking forward to becoming a tech soon! Thank you!
It’s just interesting watching different people set up there rooms how they like it! Love working in hospitals rather than independent labs
I agree. Independent labs are so weird at least at hospitals you’re going to have patients regardless
CASHARA PERRY we have to make the beds... smh worst part about this job I’m at
Thanks so much for your informative video. I am an RN now downsizing bigtime from a 30 year nursing career...I thought moving over to doing sleep studies etc would be a great fit for me..as I still want to do something in healthcare much less taxing...and something I could do only on a parttime basis. I was looking for an up to date video showing real life experience in this field...thanks... I start next year in a program...
I been looking for update sleep tech videos ! Thank you
You’re welcome girl!! Check out mi other ST videos
i like the idea of pre-labelled boxes per room!
It’s the best
Love seeing a sleep tech out here (:
Thank you for posting this video! I was interested in this career and wanted to see if it was worth it!!!
Thank you for watching ❤️
Thank You for making this! I'm trying to figure out what program to go into and this helped a lot!
Glad I could help!
Oh my GOD, finally fellow sleep technicians via RUclips
I’m going for this major!!! And I’m very excited lost and confused you’ve helped a lot making this decision for me. Just a question how many days a week do you work? And how do you manage your day time if your up all night 😮
Thank you so much for this video! I appreciate the thorough walkthrough of a typical day. How many days a week do you work and does every sleep tech work nights? Thank you again! :)
I work 3 days a week (12hr shifts)
Hi! I graduated as a physical therapist & i’m interested in taking this path instead since I can’t have a more physically demanding job. Will this be a good option? How long does the program & internship take? Thank you.
Enrolled in NDT Laboure College for summer semester in May 2021. I want to do sleep studies. Thank you so much for sharing!!
About to go to school for this..❤
Thank you so much for sharing . I’m one week away to start the sleep tech program 💙😊
Good luck! You got this!
wow I really fell in love with your video I have never heard of sleep tech as well I have a associates in Human and Health which haven't got me no where at all but I am ready to return back to school and im very interested into becoming a sleep tech any tips on how to become a sleep tech
I am thinking of doing this. I recently found out I had sleep apnea, pcos, insulin resistance, and I am 31 and although I wanna do it I am leary because I am self conscious. I got contacted from the sleep clinic that is offering a sleep school class to become a psg tech.
have you worked for travel agencies as a sleep tech? and how flexible are the hours? such as, can you work part time only a few nights a week or work as a sleep tech during the day?
Hi, I would like to know so you have to be good at math as a sleep technician. I am interested in this job however I am VERY bad at math.
Hey you have to do a little math not a lot. Mainly you have to know a lot of medical stuffs. Like being able to identify things with some one brain waves a lot about respiratory and the heart.
I'm a sleep tech too! We don't have to score our studies live and we don't offer coffee or any breakfast.
I have an interview next week for this position I'm trying to observe you your really funny! Weather I receive the position or not your helping take the edge off. Any word you say that I'm not sure of I just look it up and memorize! Thanks I appreciate you and take care! 😊😁
Good luck!!
Hi quick couple of questions: do you work in an independent sleep lab....and how long was your training program...and do you work 5 nights a week....thanks!!
Thank you for this I'm a new sleep technician about 4 Mounths now
This video was very informative, thank you for posting. So, can you tell me how long it took to complete your certification program?
Good morning! I am curious as to if you have to ever intubate a patient. I know that is the respiratory therapist area, but didn’t know if there is some crossover. I would love to do this. I’ve been in the Chiropractic field as a Chiropractic Assistant including X-ray tech for the same clinic for 20 years. I’m searching for a different career now, but want to stay in the medical field. Sleep Tech really peaks my interest. I love what you’re doing and keep up the good work taking care of our babies. Thank you 🙏🏾 ❤️
I work full-time running pediatric patients at a children's hospital.
love this! I just had an interview to try and become a sleep tech. This is very helpful. I would be working 3, 12 hour shifts a week....just curious as to how many you work a week?
Thank you! I work 3 night shifts a well.
*as
@@ToBCaSharaP I’ve been watching all of your vlogs and stuff now 😂💜
Oh wow so did i for the same hours
Thanks for this video. I heard about this career. I actually had a sleep study done. I loved it when the man was putting those things in my head. Anyway, how much does it start off paying?
Different state varies
I'd like to learn sleep technology,and have had the modules for years,but I just can't get started.csn you offer any tips to help me get started?
Thank you for this! I am going to school for this and I wonder what my life is going to be like once I'm finished. How did you get into this?
Hi, how do u become a sleep technologist? I don’t see any school around the area that i live but i have read that u have to complete something online and u can become an sleep tech. Help please.
I'm trying to figure this out too but got nothing out of it
Edwige St Jacques same!
Very interesting field thanks for the video!
what do you do while they sleep
Looking for a new career path in healthcare because im burnt out of working in the OR...and i think ive might have found one
Yow I am from the Ph. I am actually trying to pursue sleep as a career. This video help a lot. I wonder how much per hour does a sleep tech make in your country?
are u liking your career in health care? are u interested in LVN? or R.N.? or something else in the health care industry or are u happy with where u work as it stands now?.
I'm an LVN/ASN student but I am always curious about anyone in health care there are so many different career pathways in healthcare.
Hi, I’m a first year college student right now and I’m majoring in health science. I was wondering if you have that degree, will you have more employment opportunity? Even if you do the sleep tech program?
This is very interesting.
Is this job based on night shifts? Can you do this job in the day time if you dont want to work overnight?
Thank You for this video :)
How can I become a sleep technician
Hi, I’m currently going into my 2nd semester of PSG school in January 2020, then clinicals in Apr 2020... was just wondering when do you score your pts’ study from the same night? I didn’t see it in the video so that’s why I was curious.
Thank you so much for these videos, I def needed some additional help in the motivation/inspiration dept for this program seeing as I only went into it bc the sonography program has a 5+yr wait list
😭😒😣😑
Hey girly! We score our patients that same night due to HIPPA I couldn’t show that process.
Let me know if you have any questions
I really hope I’m not out of order for asking this 😩 but around how much does a sleep tech make? I know it may vary state to state. I’m very interested in it after watching this video 🙂 please do more
Important question nonetheless,
@@sata9276 I want to know to for someone starting out.
You can google it lol
Not saying it in a mean way either but it’s pretty good in fl
@@1120forevrr I did. But I'm not getting a consistent answer for my state.
Heyyyyy. I work for DME company and we provide CPAP machines based off of sleep studies
Ms Ebony same! And working on pre reqs for the program. Have you ever thought about doing the other side of things too?
🤩 I wanted to do this job for years! But I just never really pursued it 😩
It’s not too late
Do you wake up all 11 pts or are there other sleep techs working with you? And how many days do you work a week
I only wake up my pts (2). I work 3 (12hrs) days a week.
@@ToBCaSharaP that sounds great. I let my xray lapse , can you get into the field without a license?
Hey I have questions about being a sleep tech...
Loved it ♥️
Is there anything I should study and learn before i start?
I am very interested in this class
I really wanna go for this but the sad part is your own sleep suffers while you’re helping other people get better sleep. Kinda ironic. 😭
Ha! This is so true.. I tell my coworkers that all the time lol
Hi, how you got your certification? how long did it take?
Can you give a guesstimate of how much most sleep techs make starting out? Thanks in advance 🤑🖐🏽
It varies per state..
You look beautiful, you don’t need make up.
What hours do you guys work ? Do they have to work weekends as well ?
I work 6:30-7 and we’re closed on weekend
snap electrodes do not give as high quality for EOG as gold cup electrodes do; at least that has been my experience.
Q and A please!
Hey girly. I’m doing a question and answer soon video soon. Leave any questions you want me to answer
How long was school, was it hard, what hours do you work, how many days a week, is the pay good starting out, pros and cons?
Do you ever have to deal with needles? I was thinking about going to school for X-ray tech but I don’t think I can handle doing injections and being around blood and stuff. I also would like to know the pros and cons of the field and schooling
Hello pretty, Is it anyway we can connect Im a CNA and have a few questions. Im from PA
How many patients per tech, per night??
2 pts per tech
What material do you use to study to become registered?
What type of education do you need to become a sleep tech ?
Hi I posted a comment earlier then deleted it. I wanted to know, are sleep technicians in demand? is getting a job a pretty easy thing once you get certified?
Weird question but id greatly appreciate an answer what percent of your day would you say you are standing or how many hours a day on average are you on your feet?
I work 12 hrs.. standing maybe 2/3 hours (not all together) the rest I’m at my desk.
@@ToBCaSharaP
Hi thank you so much just a little clarification do you mean 2 to 3 hours a day ?
@@rammstein909 yes
@@ToBCaSharaP That's awesome because it's like you have a little bit of balance.
Which school offers the program ??
What’s the hourly rate for a sleep technician contemplating going to school for this.
Depends on the state
How long is the program? I'm so undecided.
9 1/2 months
That's not bad.
I'm so undecided on what to go to school for. I'm really thinking about medical assistant but came across your channel. That don't sound bad at all.
Hello. Can I become a sleep technologist with R. EEG T?
does it make sense for me to have my BS in health science and become a sleep tech? or should i go for something higher
Definitely higher
@@lavendergold6379 Hey yes we work with ALL sleeping disorders. Now it’s not often we get pts who come in for SP but we have a few.
@@lavendergold6379 I’ve also had a pt that sleep walks and it’s a a site to see 😅
great
Hello Ms.Perry.....my name is Darrick.I live in Texas buy was born and raised in McComb, MS. My question is was there any course/class that waa tougher than the others....also do you think i can still work and complete the program. Also,can you work for more than one agency. Can sleep study techs travel like travel nurses? Thank's for the great videos
Hey!! Yes you can work for different companies and yes you can travel as well
Is it stressful to be a sleep tech?
No ma’am it’s not
I’m late lol but do you need to know any type of math or science to read the computer screen?
I didnt know this was a thing wtffff
What is the program called that you went to school for? Thanks
Polysomnographic Technology
Are you pretty much by yourself the whole night?
No, other techs work with me as well
👏🥰👍
Your thumbnail... sleep techs who interchange “technician” and “technologist.” I edited my manager’s resume for him and had to tell him to change his credentials to “technologist.” 🤷
Yeah they are both the same thing, but technologist is most common used.
@@ToBCaSharaP Technologists are registered techs and technicians are unregistered. It’s a technicality everyone ignores, but I’m a former English major and get hung up on correctly using words. We run peds in my lab and I make sure students know to use “torr” for TCOM readings and mmHg for ETCO2 readings, even though techs use mmHg for everything and only doctors care about the distinction.
@@ToBCaSharaP www.aastweb.org/job-description
Scroll to the bottom under “job descriptions.” AAST differentiates between trainee and technician and technologist.
not worth to work night shifts