The sleep technologist is to perform and evaluate routine and specialized overnight polysomnograms (PSGs), Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLTs), and to ensure patient safety. Major duties include calibrating equipment, attaching sensors to patients, performing bio-calibration, monitoring laboratory equipment, and observing the patients while they sleep. Make decisions to initiate Bi/CPAP titration or other treatment should patient meet lab criteria. Score polysomnographic recordings on request. Occasionally work days to perform MSLTs, infant and pediatric recordings, scoring of records, daytime studies, and other functions as requested by the lab manager. Responsible to work at all UCLA Sleep Lab locations as needed for Laboratory operations.
Level of effort (%) in specific activities related to scoring of records, performing daytime studies, and other functions. Level of effort (%) in specific activities noted in this job description may vary and may either increase or decrease depending on patient volume and Center needs.
Salary Range: $55.28-55.28/hr
Qualifications
Polysomnography experience
Demonstrated ability to score 30 second epochs
Basic computer skills
BLS certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross
RPSGT certification
Other licensures/registrations as required by state departments or other licensing/accreditation agencies
Experience in sleep recording instrumentation and scoring techniques .
Comfort working with clinical research populations
Prior phlebotomy experience and certification
Required to work flexible hours including nights and/or days as patient scheduling indicates
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