Sleep Technologist

Description

As a Sleep Technologist, you will conduct and evaluate overnight sleep studies including Polysomnograms (PSGs), Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLTs), and Home Sleep Apnea Tests to support accurate diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders. This includes preparing and calibrating equipment, placing sensors, performing bio-calibrations, monitoring patients during testing, and ensuring safety throughout the study.

You'll be responsible for real-time scoring of sleep data and generating summary reports for physician review. When appropriate, you will also initiate PAP titration or other treatments based on lab criteria.

This role may occasionally require daytime shifts to support MSLTs, pediatric and infant studies, scoring, and other assignments as needed. Weekend coverage at either the North Hollywood or Westwood location is required to meet operational needs.

Salary Range : $38.57-50.93 / hr

Qualifications

CPR / BLS Certification is required.

License from the Medical Board of California Polysomnographic Tech OR Respiratory Care Board of CA Respiratory Care Practioner License required (or Board Eligible)

Experience with Basic computer skills.

Experience in sleep recording instrumentation and scoring techniques .

Comfort working with clinical research populations.

Required to work flexible hours including nights and / or days as patient scheduling indicates.

One of the following certifications is required :

Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (RPSGT)

National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT)

Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT)

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) -SDS

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) -SDS

Registered Sleep Technologist (RST)

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