Sr. Polysomnography Technologist

The Registered Polysomnographic Technologist is responsible for conducting and monitoring sleep studies, set up of equipment and patients, training Polysomnographic Technologists, troubleshooting artifacts and scoring tests. Must be able to work independently.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one (1) year of recent experience in a sleep lab or providing polysomnographic/sleep technology services.
• Minimum one (1) year of recent experience with PAP mask fitting and patient education.
• Strong computer skills and experience using clinical applications and sleep-related software.
• Good communication and patient education skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow established policies and procedures.
• Ability to recognize and escalate clinical or technical concerns as appropriate.
• Ability to work at different UCSF locations based on operational needs.
• Ability to meet departmental competency requirements for assigned sleep procedures.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Current California license/authorization required to practice as a Sleep Technologist.

Must possess and maintain at least one of the following credentials:

• Registered Sleep Technologist (RST)
• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT)
• Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT)
• Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT)
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

• Minimum of one (1) year of recent experience working in an ambulatory or outpatient clinical setting.
• Knowledge of healthcare insurance authorization processes, including basic understanding of coverage requirements and authorization workflows.
• Experience working with electronic health records and clinical scheduling or sleep medicine applications.
• Experience supporting patients with PAP therapy, home sleep testing, and sleep-related equipment in an ambulatory setting.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values .

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here .

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

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