Make a difference in people’s lives every day. When you join UCLA Health, you’ll be working at an institution that provides leading-edge care to the people of L.A. and throughout the world. We provide our team members with the environment and support to do amazing work, because each and every one of them plays a vital role in our commitment to care.
In this role, you’ll provide day-to-day oversight and operational leadership of the Sleep Laboratory, working closely with the Medical Directors and Administrative Director. You’ll directly supervise both technical and administrative staff, using input from the Medical Director and Principal Technologists to guide workflows, evaluate performance, and implement processes that drive quality and efficiency.
Responsibilites:
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Manage the daily operations of the Sleep Lab to ensure smooth, compliant, and patient-centered care
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Supervise and support technical and administrative staff, including monitoring workflows and conducting performance evaluations
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Oversee budget preparation and monitoring, including monthly and annual reports, payroll, and variance analysis
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Manage inventory and materials, ensuring resources are used effectively and efficiently
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Support educational programs, including coordination of the Residency and Fellowship programs
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Identify and bring forward grant and research opportunities for review by Medical Directors
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Draft and edit reports and communications, including those related to sensitive personnel and funding matters
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Work collaboratively across departments to gather data, track progress, and ensure timely completion of shared initiatives
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Lead staffing and HR processes for the Sleep Lab, including recruitment, onboarding, and personnel support
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Serve as a backup and team partner within the broader Clinical Neurophysiology management group
- A bachelor’s degree or equivilent experience is required, while a master’s degree is preferred
- 3-5 years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role preferred
- Certification as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) preferred.
- BCLS certificate from American Heart Association or American Red Cross – required
- Strong background in sleep laboratory operations, including compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements (e.g., AASM, Joint Commission) highly preferred
- Expertise in polysomnographic testing, scoring, and sleep study interpretation.
- Proficiency in budgeting, payroll management, and inventory control to ensure financial efficiency.
- Experience implementing and improving workflows, protocols, and operational procedures in a clinical setting.
- Strong data analysis skills to track and report performance metrics.
- Proven ability to supervise, mentor, and evaluate technical and administrative staff.
- Experience in staffing, recruitment, and HR processes, including scheduling and performance management.
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