Sleep Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Payroll Title:
POLYSOMNOGRAPHY TCHNO SR Department:
FACULTY PRACTICE PULMONARY Hiring Pay Scale
$38.78 - $48.21 / Hour Worksite:
La Jolla Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
90% Union:
EX Contract Total Openings:
1 Work Schedule:
Variable, 8 Hour Shifts, Variable
#139484 Sleep Tech - Pulmonary
Filing Deadline: Thu 6/25/2026
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DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of the Sleep Manager, Supervisor, or designated physician, the incumbent will provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This includes conducting overnight and daytime polysomnographic studies, delivering diagnostic and therapeutic services, and supporting patient care and education.
The key responsibilities include: calibrating medical equipment, applying EEG electrodes and setting up respiratory monitoring devices, administering unattended Home Sleep Tests (HST) and educating patients on procedures and expectations. Following data collection, the technologist will analyze and score polysomnographic recordings, documenting sleep stages, arousals, and respiratory events in accordance with established protocols. Additional duties include programming, downloading, and troubleshooting HST devices, assisting with PAP troubleshooting and mask fittings, and supporting the operational needs of the sleep lab such as equipment maintenance, supply management, and onboarding new staff. Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful completion of a polysomnography program, associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility.
• Medical Board of California Licensure for Polysomnographic Technologist or Respiratory CarePractitioner.
• RPSGT, RST, or RRTSDS.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
• One (1) year of experience working in Sleep/Pulmonary clinics.
• Demonstrated experience performing various polysomnographic procedures.
• Ability to score Polysomnographic results independently.
• Experience preparing and calibrating medical equipment required for pulmonary testing to determine proper functioning and making adjustments as needed.
• Experience documenting 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.
• Experience implementing appropriate interventions, including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as continuous and bi-level positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc.

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS

• Four (4) years of experience working in Sleep Lab.
• Experience working in a pulmonary, sleep center or clinic.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act
Annual Full Pay Range: $80,973 - $100,662 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $38.78 - $48.21
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