Polysomnographic Technologist

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!Organization:PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CADPosition 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:EDUCATIONMeets 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 experienceSKILLS 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 Shift:NightsSchedule:Per Diem/CasualShift Hours:12Days of the Week:Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Variable, WednesdayWeekend Requirements:As NeededBenefits:NoUnions:NoPosition Status:Non-ExemptWeekly Hours:0Employee Status:Per Diem/CasualNumber of Openings:1Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.Pay Range is $45.07 to $56.33 / hourThe 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.