Polysomnographic Technologist (Sleep Tech)

100 LCMC Health; Branchville (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus $15,000

Job summary

LCMC Health is seeking a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic sleep studies using EEG, EOG, EMG, and respiratory monitoring technologies. You will ensure data quality and patient comfort while following department standards.

You are expected to maintain equipment, troubleshoot issues, and stay current with sleep technology developments. A sign‑on bonus of $15,000 is available.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CAAHEP Polysomnography Program OR minimum of 6 months sleep medicine or respiratory procedures experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Louisiana licensure as a Registered Polysomnography Technologist or BRPT certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Conduct standard and advanced diagnostic and therapeutic sleep studies in accordance with policies and standards.
• Utilize EEG, EOG, EMG, respiratory monitoring, airflow, oximetry, end‑tidal monitoring, and PAP device monitoring.
• Ensure accurate, reliable recordings for physician interpretation and troubleshoot equipment issues as needed.
• Provide compassionate care to patients and families and support patients from infancy through adulthood.

Skills

Sleep studies

Patient care

Equipment troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Education

CAAHEP Polysomnography Program

Tools

EEG equipment

EOG/EMG equipment

Job description

Your job is more than a job. Sign‑on Bonus of $15,000 Available! 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:

• Be the Sleep Expert
• Conduct standard and advanced diagnostic and therapeutic sleep studies while adhering to department policies, clinical standards, and best practices.
• You’ll 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:

• We believe learning never sleeps.
• 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. Additionally: 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 University Medical Center

University Medical Center, a world class academic medical center in LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is the largest medical training center for healthcare professionals in Louisiana and has long served as the region’s safety net hospital for poor and underserved communities for 300+.

Learn more about University Medical Center’s legacy and our vision of becoming the epicenter of medical care, education, and research.

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.

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.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.