Full Job Description
The Principal Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (Team Lead) 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, acting as a team lead or resource for the sleep technologists, assisting the team when ratio is 2:1 patient/tech, setting up equipment and patients, training, and scoring tests.
The incumbent must be able to work independently, and foster a sense of professionalism and strong work ethic for the team. The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF.
This position's work schedule is a four-day, nine-hour evening shift schedule. Workdays may be assigned as Tuesday-Friday, Sunday-Wednesday, or Monday-Thursday. Shift start times vary and may begin as early as 1:30 p.m.
Qualifications
Required
• Min. 4 years as sleep tech with 1 working as tech where primary tasks include scoring sleep studies and performing HSATs and/or MSLTs
• High School Diploma or GED equivalency.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and MS office (basic functions).
• Ability to meet productivity/quality standards; effective time management.
• Ability to coach/mentor staff and work collaboratively with peers and supervisors.
• Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations as needed.
Certification
• Board Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT), Registered Sleep Technologist (RST), or RRT-SDS
• Current CPR BLS.
Preferred
• Bachelor's degree in science, or equivalent experience.
• Strong skills in advanced MS office
• Previous experience in a lead, trainer, or mentoring role
Salary Information
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
About the Team
The UCSF-SOM Pulmonary Sleep Center at Mount Zion (MZ)-is a specialized clinic focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing sleep-related disorders and pulmonary conditions that impact respiratory health during sleep. As part of UCSF-s School of Medicine (SOM), the center provides expert, multidisciplinary care to help patients achieve better sleep quality, improve breathing, and enhance overall health and well-being. Services include comprehensive sleep evaluations, overnight and at-home sleep studies, pulmonary function testing, and treatment for conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea, central sleep apnea, insomnia, restless leg syndrome, narcolepsy, and other sleep-related breathing disorders. The clinic also offers personalized care plans, including CPAP therapy, lifestyle counseling, and referrals for surgical interventions when needed. Staffed by UCSF-s leading pulmonologists, sleep medicine specialists, and healthcare professionals, the Pulmonary Sleep Center at Mount Zion integrates cutting-edge technology, evidence-based practices, and patient-centered care to deliver effective solutions for sleep disorders. The center is committed to providing compassionate care in a supportive environment, empowering patients to improve their sleep health and overall quality of life.
