Polysomnographic Tech - Pulmonary - 10hr Nights - Per Diem

Cedars-Sinai•Los Angeles, CA

6d•$34 - $52

About The Position

The Polysomnographic Tech works under the direct clinical supervision of a sleep medicine physician to prepare sleep studies, support patients with positive airway pressure-related issues, conduct polysomnogram scoring, and manage home sleep study logistics. The role collects and integrates patient information, determines testing parameters with the ordering physician or clinical director, prepares and monitors equipment, and educates patients about sleep testing.

Requirements

EEG (Electroencephalogram Technologist) Certification by ABRET.
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (PSG) California license by BRPT and/or Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner license by the Respiratory Care Board of California.
At least one year of experience in polysomnographic technology and home sleep study scoring.

Responsibilities

Prepare sleep studies, support patients with positive airway pressure-related issues, and conduct polysomnogram scoring under direct clinical supervision of a sleep medicine physician.
Oversee home sleep study logistics; set up and score home sleep testing devices.
Collect, analyze, and integrate patient information to identify and meet patient-specific needs.
Determine final testing parameters and procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols.
Explain procedures and orient patients for sleep testing.
Select and calibrate appropriate equipment, check its functioning and make adjustments when necessary, and apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards.
Perform data acquisition and monitor study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free; identify, correct, and document artifacts.
Document routine observations, including sleep stages, clinical events, procedural changes, and other significant events to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.
Provide patient education and instruction appropriate for sleep testing.