Sleep Technologist
- UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine
- North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Job 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
- 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)
A PASSION FOR IMPROVING LIVES
Advance your career and experience true inspiration as you collaborate with an exceptional team of top clinicians. As an allied health professional at UCLA Health, you’ll enjoy ongoing opportunities for learning and development so you can continually enhance your skills while positively impacting our world-class patient care. Within our inclusive and supportive culture, you’ll take on unique, high-acuity cases for one of the most vibrant and diverse communities in the world. It’s the chance to bring your best to a variety of highly challenging situations.
If you’re ready to live out your passion and advance your clinical career, we invite you to explore opportunities throughout our system of award-winning hospitals and more than 280 community-based clinics throughout Southern California. We have openings in these areas:
● Clinical Lab & Pathology
● Imaging
● Pharmacy
● Phlebotomy
● Rehab
● Respiratory Therapy
● Social Work
No matter where you serve with UCLA Health, the cultural, recreational, and lifestyle advantages of our Southern California locations will elevate your standard of living.