Polysomnographic Technologist
Sutter Health - Sunnyvale, California, United States, 94087Work at Sutter Health
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Overview
Organization:PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD
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:Per Diem/Casual
Shift Hours:12
Days of the Week:Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Variable, Wednesday
Weekend Requirements:As Needed
Benefits:No
Unions:No
Position Status:Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours:0
Employee Status:Per Diem/Casual
Number of Openings:1
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $45.07 to $56.33 / 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.