Prin. Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (Team Lead)

UCSF Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health in San Francisco is seeking a Sleep Technologist Lead to oversee sleep studies, set up equipment, and train staff. You will monitor studies and coordinate with Facilities, IT, and clinical engineering to ensure smooth operations.

A minimum of 4 years as a sleep tech with scoring experience, an RPSGT/RST or equivalent certification, and strong MS Office skills are required. Flexibility to work across UCSF Medical Center locations is essential.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and basic MS Office functions.
• Ability to meet productivity/quality standards and effective time management.
• Ability to coach/mentor staff and work collaboratively with peers and supervisors.
• Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Keeping inventory of supplies.
• Managing, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment.
• Contacting Facilities, Housekeeping, IT, or Clinical Engineering for issues.
• Conducting and monitoring sleep studies.
• Acting as a team lead or resource for sleep technologists.
• Assisting the team when the patient/technician ratio is 2:1.
• Setting up equipment and patients.
• Training staff.
• Scoring sleep studies.
• Working independently and fostering professionalism and a strong work ethic within the team.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Time management

Coaching/mentoring

Cross-location flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in science or equivalent experience

Job description

Responsibilities

• Keeping inventory of supplies.
• Managing, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment.
• Contacting Facilities, Housekeeping, IT, or Clinical Engineering for issues.
• Conducting and monitoring sleep studies.
• Acting as a team lead or resource for sleep technologists.
• Assisting the team when the patient/technician ratio is 2:1.
• Setting up equipment and patients.
• Training staff.
• Scoring sleep studies.
• Working independently and fostering professionalism and a strong work ethic within the team.

Work Schedule

This position's work schedule is a four-day, nine-hour evening shift schedule. Workdays may be assigned as Tuesday–Friday, Sunday–Wednesday, or Monday–Thursday. Shift start times vary and may begin as early as 1:30 p.m.

Qualifications

• Min. 4 years as a sleep tech with at least 1 year performing scoring of sleep studies and HSATs and/or MSLTs.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalency.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and basic MS Office functions.
• Ability to meet productivity/quality standards and effective time management.
• Ability to coach/mentor staff and work collaboratively with peers and supervisors.
• Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations as needed.

Certifications

• Board Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT), Registered Sleep Technologist (RST), or RRT-SDS.
• Current CPR BLS.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, or equivalent experience.
• Strong skills in advanced MS Office.
• Previous experience in a lead, trainer, or mentoring role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors, including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.