Polysomnographic Technologist

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!OrganizationSMCS-Sutter Med Center - SacramentoPosition OverviewProvides 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.EducationJob Description:Meets Medical Board of California requirements for PSGT licensees or meets Respiratory Care Board of California requirements for respiratory care practitioner program for RCP licenseesCertification & LicensureBLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare ProviderPSGT-Polysomnographic Technologist from Medical Board of CaliforniaOR RCP-Respiratory Care PractitionerTypical Experience2 years of recent experience.Skills And KnowledgeKnowledge 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 ShiftNightsSchedulePart TimeShift Hours12Days Of The WeekVariableWeekend RequirementsAs NeededBenefitsYesUnionsNoPosition StatusNon-ExemptWeekly Hours24Employee StatusLimited Term (Fixed Term)Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.Pay Range is $45.59 to $56.98 / hourThe 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.