Polysomnographic Technologist (Sleep Tech)

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus of $15,000 Available

Job summary

LCMC Health in New Orleans seeks a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) to lead sleep studies and patient care across ages. You will utilize EEG, EOG, EMG, airflow, oximetry, and PAP monitoring while maintaining safety and quality standards.

You will monitor real-time studies, troubleshoot equipment, and ensure precise data for physicians. Collaboration with clinical teams and ongoing professional growth are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CAAHEP Polysomnography Program or 6 months of sleep medicine/respiratory procedures experience.
• Current Louisiana licensure as a Registered Polysomnography Technologist (LSBME) or RPSGT/AB Sleep Medicine credentials.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct standard and advanced sleep studies and therapies following policies and standards.
• Monitor studies in real time and troubleshoot equipment issues quickly.
• Ensure accurate, high‑quality data for physician interpretation.
• Provide compassionate patient care and educate patients and families.
• Maintain and sanitize equipment, follow safety protocols.

Skills

Technical sleep study skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

CAAHEP Polysomnography Program

6 months experience in sleep medicine

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

OR

• 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:

You thrive in this role if you have:

• 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.

Simple things make the difference.