Polysomnographer Sleep Tech AUTO OFFER

Santa Rosa, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Overview

Title: Polysomnographer / Sleep Technologist
Department: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics Sleep Lab
Type: Contract (13 Weeks)
Schedule: Night Shift 3x12-Hour (07:00 PM 07:30 AM) Every other weekend required
Start Date: 12/01/2025 or ASAP

Job Description

Summary:
The Polysomnographer / Sleep Technologist is responsible for conducting overnight sleep studies (polysomnography) on adult and pediatric patients to assist in diagnosing and treating sleep-related disorders. This role involves setting up and monitoring complex sleep recording equipment analyzing sleep stages and events titrating PAP therapy and ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout the study. The technologist will interpret preliminary data document findings accurately in Epic and work collaboratively with physicians and respiratory care teams.

Responsibilities:

Set up and calibrate sleep monitoring equipment including EEG ECG EOG EMG airflow oximetry respiratory effort belts and CO monitoring.
Perform overnight polysomnography studies for adult and pediatric patients.
Conduct diagnostic and treatment studies including baseline PSG CPAP/BiPAP/ASV/VPAP titrations MSLT (Multiple Sleep Latency Tests) and Home Sleep Tests.
Identify and document sleep stages arousals respiratory events limb movements and cardiac irregularities.
Recognize and respond to clinically significant events (e.g. arrhythmias oxygen desaturation seizures).
Perform mask fitting (full face nasal mask nasal pillow) and oxygen administration per physician orders.
Utilize and maintain Alice 6 G3 software and ResMed CPAP units.
Score sleep studies according to AASM standards and prepare preliminary reports for physician review.
Provide patient education on sleep disorders PAP therapy and follow-up care.
Ensure adherence to infection control and patient safety protocols.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members including physicians RRTs and nurses to deliver optimal patient care.

Key Requirements:

Minimum Experience: 1 year of recent sleep lab experience working with both adult and pediatric patients.
Ratios: 1:2 for adults 1:1 for pediatrics.
Charting System: Epic required.
Certifications Required:
- RPSGT or RRT with SDS credential.
- California State License (must be active prior to start).
- BLS (AHA) certification.
Equipment: Proficiency with Alice 6 G3 and ResMed CPAP systems required.
Floating: May float between similar sleep lab units.
Weekends: Required every other weekend.
First-Time Travelers: Accepted.
Pending License: Not accepted.
Locals: Accepted (same rate applies within 50-mile radius).
RTO: Must be submitted at time of application.
Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off once per 2-week pay period.
Block Scheduling: Per manager discretion.

Qualifications

Education:

Graduate of an accredited Polysomnography or Respiratory Therapy program.
Associate or Bachelors degree in Sleep Medicine Respiratory Therapy or related field preferred.

Experience:

At least 1 year of clinical sleep lab experience including both adult and pediatric patient populations.
Prior experience in acute care hospital or independent sleep lab setting preferred.
Familiarity with AASM standards PAP titration and advanced respiratory monitoring techniques.

License / Certification:

RPSGT (Registered Polysomnographic Technologist) or RRT with SDS (Sleep Disorder Specialist) required.
California State License required prior to start (no pending accepted).
BLS (AHA) certification required.

Skills:

Study Types: Baseline PSG MSLT (Adult/Pediatric) Home Sleep Tests Seizure Studies.
Monitoring Skills: ECG EEG O Saturation CO monitoring RIP belts PLM cardiac abnormalities.
Scoring Skills: Sleep staging arousal hypopnea Cheyne-Stokes periodic breathing complex apnea.
Titration: CPAP BiPAP ASV VPAP oxygen administration.
Technical Proficiency: Alice 6 G3 software ResMed CPAP units PACS systems.
Professional Skills: Patient education infection control documentation in Epic and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Preferred Work Settings: Hospital-based Sleep Lab or Independent Accredited Sleep Center.

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Job Overview Title: Polysomnographer / Sleep Technologist Department: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics Sleep Lab Type: Contract (13 Weeks) Schedule: Night Shift 3x12-Hour (07:00 PM 07:30 AM) Every other weekend required Start Date: 12/01/2025 or ASAP Job Description Summary: The Polysomnogr...