A Sleep Laboratory Technologist works within sleep clinics with patients with known or suspected sleep disorders. Schedules and coordinates patient assessment, testing, results reporting, treatment and follow up. Performs polysomnographic testing. Performs routine maintenance and calibration of the test equipment to ensure its proper operating condition.
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Organization:
SMCS-Sutter Med Center -
Sacramento 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:
Short Hour Shift Hours:
12 Days of the
Week:
Variable Weekend Requirements:
As Needed Benefits:
No Unions:
No Position Status:
Non-Exempt Weekly Hours:
12
Employee Status:
Short Hour Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $48.33 to $67.65 / 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.
