Registered Polysomnographic Technologist

Schedule & Work Conditions

• 8-hour shifts (8:00am–4:30pm or 8:00pm–4:30am)
• Weekdays and weekends as needed

Minimum Required Qualifications (MANDATORY)

Applicants must meet ALL of the following:

Licensure & Credentials

• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential (NBRC)
• Active California Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) – BRPT
• Current ACLS Certification
• Current BLS Certification

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapy experience
• Minimum 1 year Critical Care experience
• Minimum 2 years Polysomnography (PSG) experience
• Experience performing full-night polysomnograms and split-night studies

Core Responsibilities 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