Polysomnographic Tech - Pulmonary - Los Angeles, CA

VetJobs; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai is seeking a Polysomnographic Tech - Pulmonary for 10-hour night shifts on a per diem basis in Los Angeles. The role involves preparing sleep studies under the sleep medicine physician, supporting patients with airway pressure issues, and scoring polysomnograms.

Requirements include 1+ year PSG experience, EEG ABRET certification, and California licensure (BRPT or Respiratory Care Practitioner). The position offers per diem night shifts within a renowned hospital system.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in PSG and home sleep study scoring.
• EEG (ABRET) Certification required.
• BRPT (Registered Polysomnographic Technologist) license or Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner license in California required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sleep studies under supervision of the sleep medicine physician.
• Set up and score home sleep testing devices and polysomnography equipment.
• Explain procedures and orient patients to sleep testing.
• Calibrate equipment and ensure signals are artifact-free during data acquisition.
• Document observations and events to facilitate scoring and interpretation.

Education

Associates

Job description

Polysomnographic Tech - Pulmonary - 10hr Nights - Per Diem

Join Cedars-Sinai

Cedars-Sinai has been named to the Honor Roll for the ninth consecutive year and tied for #1 in California and Los Angeles in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals 2024-25” rankings, as well as placed among the very best in 11 specialties nationwide.

Align yourself with an organization that has a reputation for excellence! Cedars-Sinai was awarded the National Research Corporation’s Consumer Choice Award 19 years in a row for providing the highest-quality medical care in Los Angeles. We were also awarded the Advisory Board Company’s Workplace of the Year. This recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. Join us! Discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals.

Why work here?

Beyond outstanding employee benefits including health and dental insurance, vacation, and a 403(b), we take pride in hiring the best employees. Our accomplished staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation.

Are you ready to bring your clinical proficiencies to a world-class Medical Group known for the very highest clinical standards? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient satisfaction?

• Works under direct clinical supervision of the sleep medicine physician to prepare sleep studies, support patients with positive airway pressure related issues, and conduct polysomnogram scoring.
• Oversees home sleep study logistics. Sets up and scores home sleep testing devices.
• Collects, analyzes and integrates patient information in order to identify and meet the patient-specific needs.
• Determines final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols.
• Explains procedures and orients the patient for sleep testing.
• Selects appropriate equipment and calibrates for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments, if necessary; applies electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards.
• Performs data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free. Identifies, corrects and documents artifacts. Documents routine observations, including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and other significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.
• Performs patient education and instruction appropriate for sleep testing.

Certifications/Licenses Requirements:

• EEG (Electroencephalogram Technologist) Certification by ABRET.
• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (PSG) CA License by BRPT and/or Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner by Respiratory Care Board of California.

Experience:

One (1) plus years’ experience in PSG (Polysomnographic Technologist) and home sleep study scoring.

Minimum Salary

33.73

Maximum Salary

52.28

Auto req ID

487531BR

Minimum Education Required

Associates

City* Los Angeles

State* California

Job_Category Technician

Job Code Health-Services health-services

Affiliate Sponsor Cedars-Sinai