What are the responsibilities and job description for the Polysomnographer / Sleep Tech position at Precision Scans INC?
JOBID: 2958650.2958647
Position: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
Specialty:
Specialty:
Polysomnographer / Sleep Tech
Shift Schedule:
Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30)
Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30)
Location: Santa Rosa, CA 95405
Job Type: Traveler
Start date: 08/11/2025
Cert: BLS, RPSGT, RPSGT or RRT w/SDS, RRT, SDS, State licensed
Pay: $50 to $54
Job Summary:
Job Summary:
The Polysomnographic Technologist (Sleep Tech) is responsible for performing comprehensive sleep testing and analysis. This includes overnight polysomnography, multiple sleep latency tests (MSLT), maintenance of wakefulness tests (MWT), and CPAP/BiPAP titrations under the direction of a physician and according to established protocols.
- experience with peds and adults
- 1:2 for adults and 1:1 For pediatrics
- Special Equipment:
- Alice 6 G3 software
- ResMed CPAP Units
- Start date: ASAP
- Years of experience REQ:1 year
- First-timers accepted: (Y/N)= Yes
- Weekends: Every other
- Charting: EPIC required
- Certs REQ:RPSGT or RRT w/SDS, CA license, BLS
- Will this traveler need to float between like units=Yes
- Open to accommodating block schedule=Per manager discretion
- Locals accepted: Yes
- Pending License accepted: No
- RTO Restrictions:=RTO must be included at time of submission
- Guaranteed Hours: facility is able to call off once per two week pay period
- Hospital Highlights
- Type of Facility: Acute Care Hospital
- Total Staffed Beds: 277
- Scrub Color: no specific color required
- Charting: Epic
- Parking Cost: Free Parking!
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare patients for sleep studies and explain procedures.
- Apply electrodes and sensors according to the international 10–20 system.
- Calibrate and monitor polysomnographic equipment.
- Record and monitor physiological data throughout the night, including EEG, EOG, EMG, ECG, respiratory effort, airflow, oxygen saturation, and body positioning.
- Recognize and respond to medical emergencies and significant events.
- Score sleep studies using standardized criteria (AASM guidelines).
- Perform CPAP/BiPAP titration and troubleshoot mask and machine issues.
- Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of procedures and observations.
- Assist with daytime studies such as MSLT or MWT when applicable.
- Clean and sterilize equipment after use.
- Participate in continuing education and maintain certification.
Precision Scans is an equal opportunity employer, committed to cultural diversity. Precision Scans will provide equal consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, or medical condition.
Salary : $50 - $54