Minimum Education:

必需的:High School or equivalent

Preferred: Minimum of Associate of Science Degree in a related field.

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Minimum Experience/Knowledge:

必需的：至少有两年的睡眠研究经验（最好在医院环境中）。

Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.

Demonstrate critical thinking and ability to work with minimal supervision to analyze complex situations and apply policy.

Demonstrate teamwork skills.

必需的License/Certification:

必需的:

• Credential in Sleep Disorders Specialty (SDS) with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)OR
• Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) with the American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM)OR
• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) with the Board of Registered Polysomnography Technologists (RPSGT)

 *Current incumbents hired to this position prior to December 18, 2019: If no current certification as indicated above, one must be obtained and maintained by December 31, 2020.

• 雇用时，美国心脏协会的医疗保健提供者的BLS。
• Fire and Safety Certification. If employee does not have upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days.

The hourly rate range for this position is $36.50 - $62.05. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

The polysomnography technologist performs and evaluates overnight polysomnograms and other types of sleep studies. The individual will function independently to safely operate sophisticated medical equipment to record sleep physiology. The technologist will understand the function of equipment used to monitor and record polysomnograms. Knowledge of normal cardiorespiratory, neurological, and sleep physiology is essential. Primary duties include the application of recording devices to the patient, cleaning\disinfection of equipment, and monitoring the polysomnogram. Polysomnographic technologists must recognize sleep pathology when it occurs and respond with the appropriate interventions to ensure patient safety. The polysomnography technologist administers oxygen, nasal continuous positive airway pressure, and ventilatory assist devices in accordance with established policy and procedures. This individual may also perform special procedures such as multiple sleep latency testing, capnography, ambulatory monitoring, record review\scoring, and patient education. Other responsibilities may include technologist training\orientation, in-services, and the performance of other duties as required.

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