Senior Polysomnography Technologist – Sleep Lab

Veterans in Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 59,236 - 77,145; Full time

Job summary

The senior sleep technologist at UCLA Health performs overnight polysomnography (PSG) and Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLTs), calibrates equipment, and attaches sensors to patients. They monitor sleep studies and help initiate Bi/CPAP titration if lab criteria are met.

The role includes scoring recordings, working at UCLA Sleep Lab locations as needed, and reporting to the Lab Manager and Supervisor while adhering to lab policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• The senior sleep technologist will perform overnight PSGs and MSLTs.
• Calibrate equipment and attach sensors to patients.
• Score polysomnographic recordings and monitor lab operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform overnight PSGs and MSLTs.
• Calibrate and maintain sleep lab equipment.
• Attach sensors and monitor patients during sleep.
• Score recordings and assist with CPAP titration when criteria are met.

Skills

Polysomnography

Patient monitoring

CPAP titration

Job description

Work Location Los Angeles,CA Job #32081 Work Hours variable days; 8:00pm – 6:30am including weekends and holidays Employment Type 2 – Staff- Career Duration Indefinite Salary Range $42.53-56.15 Hourly Posted Date July 28, 2026 Bargaining Unit AFSCME – EX

Make a difference in people’s lives every day. When you join UCLA Health, you’ll be working at an institution that provides leading-edge care to the people of L.A. and throughout the world. We provide our team members with the environment and support to do amazing work, because each and every one of them plays a vital role in our commitment to care.

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Description

The senior sleep technologist is to perform and evaluate routine and specialized overnight polysomnograms (PSGs), Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLTs), and ensure patient safety. Major duties include calibrating equipment, attaching sensors to patients, performing bio-calibration, monitoring laboratory equipment, observing patients while they sleep, make decisions to initiate Bi/CPAP titration or other treatment should patients meet lab criteria, and score polysomnographic recordings on request. Occasionally work days to perform MSLTs, infant and pediatric recordings, scoring of records, daytime studies, and other functions as requested by the lab manager. Responsible to work at all UCLA Sleep Lab locations as needed for Laboratory operations. Level of effort (%) in specific activities related to scoring of records, performing daytime studies, and other functions. Level of effort (%) in specific activities noted in this job description may vary and may either increase or decrease depending on patient volume and Center needs. The sleep technologist reports to the Lab Manager and Supervisor, but may also receive instruction from Medical Director, staff physicians, or other designated personnel. The technologist should follow Laboratory protocols and policies for emergency situations as well as policies and procedures for reporting of non-emergency situations related to facilities, medical record, engineering, etc. The Technologist will work independently within their scope of practice and as a team member to ensure the smooth operation of the Sleep Disorders Center. Candidates will be placed according to their experience current career ladder level. Salary Range: $36.00 – 47.54/hr Senior Salary Range: $42.53 – 56.15/hr