Polysomnographic Technician - Polysomnographer

VieMed Healthcare Staffing

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 8 days ago
  • $53.60 Per Hour

Highlights

Patient populations include outpatient pediatric through geriatric patients with central and obstructive sleep apnea, suspected narcolepsy, sleep-related movement disorders, parasomnias, and other sleep conditions. Support pediatric through geriatric patients in specialized sleep clinics, with an anticipated 01/11/2027 start and no holiday or on-call requirements.

Numbers & Facts

LocationShreveport, LA

Description

Polysomnographic Technician – Night Shift | Shreveport, LA
Join a 12-hour night assignment offering $53.60/hour, weekly direct deposit, and comprehensive W-2 medical benefits. Support pediatric through geriatric patients in specialized sleep clinics, with an anticipated 01/11/2027 start and no holiday or on-call requirements.
Quick Facts
  • Location: Shreveport, Louisiana
  • Start Date: 01/11/2027
  • End Date/Duration: 04/10/2027
  • Shift: 12-hour nights, 6:45 PM–7:15 AM
  • Hours/Week: Alternating 36 and 48 hours
  • Employment Type: Travel assignment
  • License/Certs: Louisiana state license; BLS; RPSGT or RRT-SDS
  • Experience: At least 1 year; previous travel experience required
Pay & Benefits
  • Hourly Pay Rate: $53.60
  • Competitive pay packages
  • Weekly pay via direct deposit
  • Comprehensive W-2 medical benefits
  • Robust referral bonus program
  • 24/7 dedicated support team
  • Paid sick time in accordance with applicable laws
  • Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable
What You’ll Do
  • Perform and support sleep studies for outpatient pediatric through geriatric patients.
  • Prepare and fit positive airway pressure (PAP) masks.
  • Monitor body position, movements, oxyhemoglobin saturation, respiratory rate, and heart rate.
  • Apply and monitor electrodes, bands, thermistors, and other sleep-study probes.
  • Provide therapeutic respiratory interventions, including CPAP and BiPAP support.
  • Explain testing procedures and answer patient questions throughout the evaluation.
  • Troubleshoot monitoring equipment and provide basic patient care, including assistance with ambulation.
What You Need
Required
  • Louisiana state license.
  • BLS certification.
  • RPSGT or RRT-SDS certification.
  • At least 1 year of relevant experience.
  • Previous travel experience.
  • Comfort caring for patients from pediatrics through geriatrics.
  • Ability to work independently and troubleshoot technology and monitoring equipment.

Preferred
  • Additional experience in polysomnography or sleep-clinic settings.
About the Assignment
Work at a leading facility in Shreveport, Louisiana, supporting two specialized sleep clinics. Patient populations include outpatient pediatric through geriatric patients with central and obstructive sleep apnea, suspected narcolepsy, sleep-related movement disorders, parasomnias, and other sleep conditions. The assignment includes every-other-weekend rotation, no call, no holidays, and free parking. Staff may work between the Bossier and Pierremont clinic locations.

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