Registered Respiratory Therapist – Polysomnographer (RRT-PSG)

GD Resources LLC is seeking experienced and qualified Registered Respiratory Therapists with Polysomnography credentials (RRT-Polysomnographers) to support sleep diagnostic and respiratory therapy services at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. This role involves performing full-night and split-night polysomnography studies and providing advanced respiratory care in accordance with VA and nationally recognized sleep medicine standards.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform full-night and split-night polysomnography studies

• Conduct CPAP titration during split-night studies when obstructive sleep apnea is identified

• Monitor and record sleep stages and physiological parameters, including EEG, EOG, EMG, airflow, oxygen saturation, EKG, limb movements, and body position

• Provide continuous technologist attendance during sleep studies

• Perform electronic and manual sleep scoring in accordance with standardized staging criteria

• Maintain detailed technical logs documenting nocturnal patient activity, position, and events

• Provide patient and family education related to sleep studies and PAP therapy

• Respond to emergencies and Rapid Response situations as required

• Follow all VA policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines, including split-night protocols

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and reporting

• Work under the direction of Pulmonary and Critical Care leadership

Required Qualifications

• Education:

  • Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

  • Completion of an accredited Sleep Technology or Polysomnography program

• Experience:

  • Minimum of two (2) years of Polysomnography (PSG) experience

• Certifications (one required):

  • Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) – BRPT OR

  • Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) – AASM OR

  • Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS) – NBRC

• Additional Certifications:

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential – NBRC

  • Current CPR and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

• Licensure:

  • Medical Board of California

• References:

  • Three (3) professional references as a polysomnographer