The Sleep Lab Manager is responsible for providing technical and administrative management to a group of technicians and staff engaged in conducting Polysomnographic examinations. Responsible for projecting budgetary needs, evaluating equipment and employee performance, and ensuring the general effectiveness of services. The Manager is responsible for assisting in monitoring and controlling the Sleep Laboratory budget, employee relationships, customer service, performance improvement, maintaining intra and interdepartmental communication and overseeing specialized accreditation. The Manager is also responsible for organizing the work schedule, and monitoring attendance and punctuality.Essential Duties:

• Responsible for the overall Sleep Lab’s performance, activities, services, and space which includes performance improvement and quality control; coordination and integration of department services through intradepartmental, interdepartmental, and hospital wide levels; and monitoring space and resource utilization to support requirements.
• Plans for provision of services through provision of appropriate levels of qualified, competent staff. Policies and procedures are in place to support scope of practice.
• Instructs, orients and completes orientation checklist for new employees. Communicates with employees on the day-to-day operations of all sections. Reviews implemented changes with all staff.
• Communicates and interacts effectively with co-workers, physicians, patients and guests of the institution.
• Plans, organizes and directs the work of the unit to ensure its efficient and effective operation.
• Develops and maintains ongoing Departmental Process Improvement projects.
• Supervises a group of Polysomnography Technologists with responsibility for their training and evaluation; recommends the adjustment of employee grievances and disciplinary action.
• Analyzes departmental needs and recommends changes in operational procedures and budget expenditures to improve the quality of services; consults with medical personnel in the formulation, modification, and implementation of new procedures and practices; develops and evaluates new work techniques in an effort to increase output of unit.
• Stay up to date with scoring/recognizing clinical and physiological events, equipment malfunctions.
• Ensures that all staff members stay current on Polysomnographic techniques and updates in sleep disorders.
• Ensures the Sleep Lab is in compliance with JCAHO and regulatory standards as they relate to the department.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Req Bachelor's degree Degree in related science (e.g. engineering, psychology, neuroscience, health) or business.
• Req 2 years Experience in a Lead sleep technician position.
• Req Demonstrates ability to utilize effective, appropriate and diplomatic oral and written communication skills.
• Req Committed to excellence in patient care and customer service.
• Req Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision.
• Req Excellent analytical, problem-solving, planning and evaluation skills.
• Req Must be comfortable with computers and medical terminology.
• Req Leading/ guidance skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pref Master's degree Degree in related field.
• Pref Management experience.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Req Respiratory Care Practitioner - RCP (CA DCA) AND Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) *OR Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) credentialed by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists; OR Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) by American Board of Sleep Medicine.
• Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

The annual base salary range for this position is $95,680.00 - $158,230.00. 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.