Principal Sleep Technologist

Adult Sleep Lab

Full Time

83823BR

Job Summary

The Principal Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (Technical Coordinator) is responsible for keeping inventory of supplies, managing/troubleshooting/repairing equipment, contacting Facilities, Housekeeping, IT or Clinical Engineering for issues, conducting and monitoring sleep studies, setting up equipment and patients, training, and scoring tests. The incumbent must be able to work independently.

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

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Required Qualifications

• At least four years of experience as a Sleep Technologist.
• Able to collaborate with manager and medical director on scoring errors.
• Participates in new software change and help organize the completion of the project under manager guidance.
• Able to review technology improvements, track, help design quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives, etc.
• Able to run infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics sleep testing.
• Demonstrated competency in performing complex seizure EEG hook up,
• At least three years' experience in a hospital setting.
• Knowledge and understanding of medical terminology.
• Experience with computerized and diagnostic medical equipment including Sandman and Enterprise applications.
• Able to troubleshoot sleep diagnostic equipment.
• Previous mentoring and teaching experience.
• Possession of a high school diploma.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skill in dealing with patients, family, caregivers, physicians, and clinical staff.
• Proficient in computer skills including Epic, Word, Excel, mapping drive/network tasks and online communication.
• Possession of good interpersonal, time management, problem solving and self-initiation skills.
• Demonstrates ability to be an independent, motivated self-starter.
• This position requires the flexibility to orient and work in all UCSF Health locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with various sleep software
• Experience dealing with DME companies.
• Insurance knowledge

License/Certification

• Current CPR BLS
• One of the following licenses:
  • 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)

About UCSF

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what's possible for the patients we serve - a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

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 at diversity.ucsf.edu

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

Health

Job Code and Payroll Title

009090 POLYSOMNOGRAPHY TCHNO PRN

Job Category

Allied Health, Technical & Technologist

Bargaining Unit

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees - Patient Care Technical Unit (AFSCME-EX)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Mount Zion (SF)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday-Friday