Polysomnographic Technologist: Sleep Study Specialist

Ochsner LSU Health; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner LSU Health is seeking a Sleep Technician to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders, including polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services, and patient education.

The role requires certification in the field, state licensure, and BLS, with the ability to oversee staff and document patient information accurately. The position emphasizes reliability, privacy, and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must have computer skills and data entry abilities.
• Proficient with Windows applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs difficult and unusual procedures and therapeutic interventions.
• Gathers and analyzes patient information to meet patient-specific needs.
• Prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing.
• Sets up patient for testing according to accepted published standards.
• Performs appropriate physiologic calibrations to determine proper functioning and makes adjustments.
• Documents routine observations including sleep stages, clinical events, changes in procedures, and significant events.
• Scores sleep studies by applying professional accepted guidelines.
• Performs routine mask fitting for positive airway pressure (PAP).
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Data entry

Dexterity

Analytical thinking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Polysomnography Education Program (preferred)

RPGST certification

SDS certification

RST certification

BLS certification

Licensed as RPST in state

Tools

Windows

EMR systems

Job description

Ochsner LSU Health is seeking a Sleep Technician to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders, including polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services, and patient education.

The role requires certification in the field, state licensure, and BLS, with the ability to oversee staff and document patient information accurately. The position emphasizes reliability, privacy, and adherence to safety standards.