Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
- Los Angeles, United States
- Mid Level
- Posted
Responsibilities
- Active
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- California Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License
- Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT)
- BRPT
- Polysomnography Duties
- Perform and monitor full-night polysomnography studies
- Conduct split-night diagnostic/titration studies
- Apply sleep staging using EEG, EOG, EMG per Rechtschaffen & Kales standards
- Perform CPAP/BIPAP titration studies
- Continuous recording of airflow, oximetry, ECG, EMG
- Maintain technical sleep logs (manual and electronic)
- Perform scoring and documentation
- Respond appropriately to abnormal findings
- Ensure patient safety throughout testing
- Respiratory Therapy Duties
- Manage mechanical ventilation (invasive & non-invasive)
- Set up CPAP, APAP, and BiPAP devices
- Respond to Rapid Response and Code Blue events
- Provide airway management and ventilatory support
- Perform ABG sampling and interpretation
- Educate patients and families on respiratory therapies
- Collaborate with Pulmonary and Critical Care teams
Requirements
- Licensure & Credentials
- credential (NBRC)
- Active
- ACLS Certification
- BLS Certification
- 2 years of Respiratory Therapy experience
- 1 year Critical Care experience
- 2 years Polysomnography (PSG) experience
- Experience performing full-night polysomnograms and split-night studies
Schedule & Work Conditions
8-hour shifts (8:00am–4:30pm or 8:00pm–4:30am)
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