Polysomnographic Technician - 10hr - Nights - Pulmonary

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Jobs is looking for a sleep study technologist in Los Angeles, California. The role involves preparing and conducting sleep studies, overseeing logistics, and educating patients. Candidates must have EEG certification and a valid California license.

With a minimum of one-year experience in polysomnographic scoring, this position is vital for ensuring high-quality patient care in sleep medicine.

Qualifications

• EEG Certification by ABRET.
• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (PSG) CA License.
• 1+ years experience in PSG and home sleep study scoring.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sleep studies under physician supervision.
• Oversee home sleep study logistics and device setup.
• Analyze and integrate patient information for specific needs.
• Calibrate and apply testing equipment for quality results.
• Educate patients about procedures for sleep testing.

Skills

EEG Certification

Polysomnographic Scoring

Patient Education

Job description

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 and home sleep study scoring.