Polysomnographic Technologist

Organization:PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation ALDPosition 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:Other: Graduate of an accredited polysomnographic education or respiratory care practitioner program.CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:BRPT-Current credentials as a Polysomnographic Technologist issued by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic TechnologistsOR RCP-Respiratory Care PractitionerBLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare ProviderOTHER-STATE registration with the California State Medical Board as a Technologist (unless RCP)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.Pay Range: $44.18 - $55.22 / 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.Job Shift:NightsSchedule:Full TimeShift Hours:12Days of the Week:Monday, Tuesday, WednesdayWeekend Requirements:NoneBenefits:YesUnions:NoPosition Status:Non-ExemptWeekly Hours:36Employee Status:RegularNumber of Openings:1Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state, or federal law, ordinance or regulation. External hires must pass a background check/drug screening. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.