Polysomnographic Technologist; Sleep Tech

Your job is more than a job. Sign‑on Bonus of $15,000 Available! Help Patients Sleep Better. Help Communities Live Better. Are you fascinated by the science of sleep and passionate about patient care? Join our team as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) and play a critical role in improving lives, one night's sleep at a time. In this rewarding position, you'll combine cutting‑edge technology, clinical expertise, and compassionate care to help diagnose and treat sleep disorders for patients of all ages.

Every night is different, every patient has a story, and every study you perform can help unlock answers that lead to healthier lives.

• Be the Sleep Expert
• Conduct standard and advanced diagnostic and therapeutic sleep studies while adhering to department policies, clinical standards, and best practices.
• You’ll utilize specialized equipment and procedures, including:
  • Electroencephalograms (EEG)
  • Electrooculograms (EOG)
  • Electromyograms (EMG)
  • Respiratory effort monitoring
  • Airflow analysis
  • Oximetry
  • End‑tidal monitoring
  • PAP device monitoring and therapy

From the moment patients arrive, you'll help them feel comfortable and informed.

Verify patient identity and medical history.

Clearly explain procedures and answer questions.

Provide compassionate care to patients and families.

Support patients from infancy through adulthood.

• Your attention to detail makes a difference.
• Monitor studies in real time.
• Identify and resolve technical artifacts.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues quickly and effectively.
• Ensure accurate, reliable recordings for physician interpretation.

• Maintain, clean, and inspect equipment.
• Apply universal precautions and isolation protocols.
• Assist with patient movement and transfers safely.
• Collaborate with technical support and leadership when needed.

• We believe learning never sleeps.
• Earn at least 10 sleep‑related CEUs annually.
• Participate in education, training, in‑services, and professional development opportunities.
• Stay current on emerging sleep technology and industry best practices.

• Education & Experience:
  
  Graduate of a CAAHEP Polysomnography Program OR Minimum of 6 months of experience in sleep medicine or respiratory procedures.
• Licenses &
  
  Certifications:
  
  One of the following is required:
  Current Louisiana licensure as a Registered Polysomnography Technologist (LSBME) / Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) through BRPT / Registered Sleep Technologist credential through the American Board of Sleep Medicine / Current Louisiana Respiratory Therapist license (CRT or RRT) with commitment to obtain sleep disorder certification within 6 months of hire. Additionally:
  Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

• Strong technical and clinical skills in sleep studies
• Exceptional attention to detail
• The ability to stay calm during emergency situations
• Excellent communication and patient education skills
• Strong organizational and prioritization abilities
• A collaborative approach with physicians, staff, and leadership
• Professionalism, confidentiality, and accountability
• The ability to work independently while delivering outstanding patient care

At LCMC Health, you'll join a team dedicated to making healthcare personal.

You’ll work alongside passionate clinicians, leverage advanced sleep technology, and make a meaningful impact on patients' health and quality of life every day.

Whether you're helping a child breathe easier, supporting an adult struggling with sleep apnea, or contributing to life‑changing diagnoses, your work matters.

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