Cedars-Sinai · 3 weeks ago
Polysomnographic Tech (Sleep Studies) - Beverly Hills - Onsite
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$32.38/hr - $50.19/hr
1+ years expCedars-Sinai is a leading medical center recognized for its excellence in patient care and biomedical research. The Polysomnographic Technologist will provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders, including conducting sleep studies and patient education under the supervision of a sleep medicine physician.
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Responsibilities
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
Oversees 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 proper functioning and make adjustments, if necessary; 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
Measure and accurately apply electrodes in a timely manner, according to the 10-20 international system. Ensure that electrode impedance meets laboratory standards
Gather pertinent information from patient, patient’s record, nurses, physicians, and family members; Document skull defects and alterations of electrode placement
Perform routine EEG procedures in the lab
Introduce patients to routine, neurophysiologic testing situations and prepare patient for the testing procedure, addressing questions and concerns and attending to patient’s comfort and safety during the procedures
Maintain competency of basic infection control standards relating to patient and equipment including electrodes
Keep equipment clean and in proper working order. Ensure the scheduled maintenance of equipment is performed. Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and repair them or report to supervisor promptly
Qualification
Required
One (1) plus years' experience in PSG (Polysomnographic Technologist) and home sleep study scoring
High School Diploma/GED
EEG (Electroencephalogram Technologist) Certification by ABRET
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (PSG) CA License by BRPT and/or Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner by Respiratory Care Board of California
Benefits
Learning programs
Tuition reimbursement
Performance-improvement projects
Company
Cedars-Sinai
Since its beginning in 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the healthcare needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, continually setting new standards for quality and innovation in patient care, research, teaching and community service.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$63.31MKey Investors
American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsCalifornia HealthCare FoundationNational Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
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2023-05-25Grant· $28M
2022-06-16Grant· $7M
Leadership Team
Thomas Priselac
President/CEO
David Wrigley
Executive Vice President Finance, CFO and Treasurer
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