Polysomnographic Technologist, Sleep Lab
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Organization
SEBMF-East Bay Medical Foundation
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.
Ability to score HST and AST.
Job Description
These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).
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
Day/Evening/Night
Schedule
Per Diem/Casual
Shift Hours
8/12 Blended
Days of the Week
Variable
Weekend Requirements
As Needed, Saturday
Benefits
No
Unions
No
Position Status
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours
0
Employee Status
Per Diem/Casual
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $47.77 to $59.71 / 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.