Polysomnographic Tech - 10HR Nights - LA Pulmonary
Los Angeles, California
Overview
Making a difference is difficult, but if you’re like us, you’ll know it is well worth it. As an imaging professional at Cedars-Sinai you’ll have state-of-the-art imaging technology at your disposal to help provide innovative treatment options in a compassionate environment to those that need it the most. You'll work alongside distinguished physicians and some of the most talented staff in the industry doing the incredible – for yourself and for others.
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- Level: Mid to Senior
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- Good listener
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- Versatile
Responsibilities
Requisition # 11133Job Description
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A Little More About What You Will be Doing
The Polysomnographic Technologist works under the general supervision of the medical director to deliver comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders including sleep testing, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care and direct patient education. The Polysomnographic Technologist is credentialed in sleep technology.
- Works under direct clinical supervision of the sleep medicine physician to prepare sleep studies, support patients with positive airway pressure related issues, and conduct polysomnogram scoring.
- Is responsible for home sleep study logistics. Sets up and scores home sleep testing devices.
- Collects, analyzes and integrates patient information in order to identify and meet the patient-specific needs.
- Determines final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols.
- Explains procedures and orients the patient for sleep testing.
- Selects appropriate equipment and calibrates for testing to determine accurate functioning and make adjustments, if vital; applies electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards.
- Performs data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free. Identifies, corrects and documents artifacts. Documents 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.
- Performs patient education and instruction appropriate for sleep testing.
Qualifications
Experience Requirements:
- One (1) plus years’ experience in PSG (Polysomnographic Technologist) and home sleep study scoring.
Certifications/Licenses Requirements:
- Current California Registered Polysomnographic Technologist license and RPSGT credential issued by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists; or Current Respiratory Care Practitioner license issued by the Respiratory Care Board of California
Req ID : 11133
Working Title : Polysomnographic Tech - 10HR Nights - LA Pulmonary
Department : LA Pulmonary
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation
Job Category : Imaging
Job Specialty : Diagnostic Imaging
Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift : Night
Shift Duration : 10 hour
Base Pay : $32.38 - $50.19
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We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. Cedars - Sinai 's EEO and AA Policy Statement
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