Sleep Technician - Pulmonary - 136449

Under the direction of the Sleep Manager, Supervisor, or designated physician, the incumbent will provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This includes conducting overnight and daytime polysomnographic studies, delivering diagnostic and therapeutic services, and supporting patient care and education.

The key responsibilities include: calibrating medical equipment, applying EEG electrodes and setting up respiratory monitoring devices, administering unattended Home Sleep Tests (HST) and educating patients on procedures and expectations. Following data collection, the technologist will analyze and score polysomnographic recordings, documenting sleep stages, arousals, and respiratory events in accordance with established protocols. Additional duties include programming, downloading, and troubleshooting HST devices, assisting with PAP troubleshooting and mask fittings, and supporting the operational needs of the sleep lab such as equipment maintenance, supply management, and onboarding new staff. Other duties as assigned.

• Successful completion of a polysomnography program, associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility.

• Medical Board of California Licensure for Polysomnographic Technologist or Respiratory CarePractitioner.

• RPSGT, RST, or RRTSDS.

• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.

• One (1) year of experience working in Sleep/Pulmonary clinics.

• Demonstrated experience performing various polysomnographic procedures.

• Ability to score Polysomnographic results independently.

• Experience preparing and calibrating medical equipment required for pulmonary testing to determine proper functioning and making adjustments as needed.

• Experience documenting routine observations, including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and other significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.

• Experience implementing appropriate interventions, including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as continuous and bi-level positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc.

• Four (4) years of experience working in Sleep Lab.
• Experience working in a pulmonary, sleep center or clinic.

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

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If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

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