Polysomnographic Technician (Sleep Tech) - PRN

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health is seeking a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) to perform sleep studies and deliver compassionate care across all ages.

The role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and excellent patient education. You will work nights with advanced sleep equipment, ensuring high-quality diagnostic data and patient safety within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CAAHEP Polysomnography Program.
• Or minimum 6 months of experience in sleep medicine or respiratory procedures.
• Current Louisiana licensure as a Registered Polysomnography Technologist (LSBME) / RPSGT through BRPT / American Board of Sleep Medicine credential.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Conduct standard and advanced diagnostic and therapeutic sleep studies while adhering to department policies, clinical standards, and best practices.
• Utilize specialized equipment and procedures, including EEG, EOG, EMG, respiratory effort monitoring, airflow analysis, oximetry, end-tidal monitoring, PAP device monitoring and therapy.
• Create a great patient experience by verifying identity, explaining procedures, and providing compassionate care.
• Capture accurate data by monitoring studies in real time, identifying artifacts, troubleshooting equipment, and ensuring reliable recordings.
• Champion safety and excellence by maintaining equipment, applying universal precautions, and assisting with patient movement.
• Continue growing expertise by earning CEUs, participating in training, and staying current with sleep technology.

Skills

Technical proficiency

Attention to detail

Patient communication

Emergency response

Education

CAAHEP Polysomnography Program

Sleep medicine experience (6 months)

Tools

EEG equipment

Polysomnography devices

Job description

Your job is more than a job Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) Help Patients Sleep Better. Help Communities Live Better. Are you fascinated by the science of sleep and passionate about patient care? Join our team as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) and play a critical role in improving lives, one night's sleep at a time. In this rewarding position, you'll combine cutting-edge technology, clinical expertise, and compassionate care to help diagnose and treat sleep disorders for patients of all ages. Every night is different, every patient has a story, and every study you perform can help unlock answers that lead to healthier lives.

What You'll Do

• Conduct standard and advanced diagnostic and therapeutic sleep studies while adhering to department policies, clinical standards, and best practices.
• Utilize specialized equipment and procedures, including:

• Electroencephalograms (EEG)
• Electrooculograms (EOG)
• Electromyograms (EMG)
• Respiratory effort monitoring
• Airflow analysis
• Oximetry
• End-tidal monitoring
• PAP device monitoring and therapy

Create a Great Patient Experience

• From the moment patients arrive, you'll help them feel comfortable and informed.
• Verify patient identity and medical history.
• Clearly explain procedures and answer questions.
• Provide compassionate care to patients and families.
• Support patients from infancy through adulthood.

Capture Accurate, High-Quality Data

• Your attention to detail makes a difference.
• Monitor studies in real time.
• Identify and resolve technical artifacts.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues quickly and effectively.
• Ensure accurate, reliable recordings for physician interpretation.

Champion Safety and Excellence

• Maintain, clean, and inspect equipment.
• Apply universal precautions and isolation protocols.
• Assist with patient movement and transfers safely.
• Collaborate with technical support and leadership when needed.

Continue Growing Your Expertise

• Earn at least 10 sleep-related CEUs annually.
• Participate in education, training, in-services, and professional development opportunities.
• Stay current on emerging sleep technology and industry best practices.

What We're Looking For

Education & Experience

Graduate of a CAAHEP Polysomnography Program or Minimum of 6 months of experience in sleep medicine or respiratory procedures.

Licenses & Certifications

• One of the following is required: Current Louisiana licensure as a Registered Polysomnography Technologist (LSBME) / Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) through BRPT / Registered Sleep Technologist credential through the American Board of Sleep Medicine
• Current Louisiana Respiratory Therapist license (CRT or RRT) with commitment to obtain sleep disorder certification within 6 months of hire
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association

What Makes You Successful

• Strong technical and clinical skills in sleep studies
• Exceptional attention to detail
• The ability to stay calm during emergency situations
• Excellent communication and patient education skills
• Strong organizational and prioritization abilities
• A collaborative approach with physicians, staff, and leadership
• Professionalism, confidentiality, and accountability
• The ability to work independently while delivering outstanding patient care

Why You'll Love It Here

At LCMC Health, you'll join a team dedicated to making healthcare personal. You'll work alongside passionate clinicians, leverage advanced sleep technology, and make a meaningful impact on patients' health and quality of life every day. Whether you're helping a child breathe easier, supporting an adult struggling with sleep apnea, or contributing to life-changing diagnoses, your work matters.

WORK SHIFT: Nights (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community.

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary.

About West Jefferson Medical Center

West Jefferson Medical Center, a cornerstone of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is regionally recognized and nationally accredited. For over 60 years, we’ve been the hospital-of-choice on the west bank of Jefferson Parish for health, wellness, and family-centered care. Learn more about West Jefferson Medical Center and our Leapfrog “Grade A” Hospital Safety distinction.

Your extras: Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion. Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we do. You are welcome here.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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