Polysomnographic Technologist

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Organization:

SMCS-Sutter Med Center - Sacramento

Position Overview:

Provides treatment, management, diagnostic testing, control, education, and care of patients with sleep and wake disorders. Analyzes, monitors, and records physiologic data during sleep and wakefulness to assist in the treatment of disorders, syndromes, and dysfunctions that are sleep-related, manifest during sleep, or disrupt normal sleep activities. Provides therapeutic and diagnostic use of oxygen, the use of positive airway pressure including continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and bilevel modalities, adaptive servoventilation, and maintenance of nasal and oral airways that do not extend into the trachea.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:
Meets Medical Board of California requirements for PSGT licensees or meets Respiratory Care Board of California requirements for respiratory care practitioner program for RCP licensees


CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

PSGT-Polysomnographic Technologist from Medical Board of California

OR RCP-Respiratory Care Practitioner


TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
2 years of recent experience.


SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of cardio respiratory function, sleep physiology and neurology.

Understanding of physics, medical electronics, in-depth medical terminology, with emphasis on pulmonology, neurology, and sleep related pharmacology; and psychological processes related to sleep/wake disturbances.

Basic computer skills are essential for record analysis.

Proven verbal and written skills.

Ability to perform Polysomnographic studies.

 

Job Shift:

Nights

Schedule:

Part Time

Shift Hours:

12

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

24

Employee Status:

Limited Term (Fixed Term)

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $45.59 to $56.98 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.