• Polysomnographic Technologist, Sleep Medicine

    Sutter Health (Redwood City, CA)


    We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

    Organization:

    PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation MPD

    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:

    Full Time

    Shift Hours:

    12

    Days of the Week:

    Variable

    Weekend Requirements:

    Every Weekend

    Benefits:

    Yes

    Unions:

    No

    Position Status:

    Non-Exempt

    Weekly Hours:

    36

    Employee Status:

    Regular

     

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

     

    Pay Range is $47.77 to $59.71 / hour

     

    _The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package._ _​_