Payroll Title:
POLYSOMNOGRAPHY TCHNO SR Department:
Faculty Practice Pulmonary Hiring Pay Scale
$35.85 – $44.57 / Hour Worksite:
Executive Drive Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
80% Union:
EX Contract Total Openings:
1 Work Schedule:
Days, 10 Hour Shifts, Monday – Sunday
#122124 Sleep Technician
Extended Deadline: Thu 7/6/2023
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DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of Sleep Technical or Medical Director or designated physician the sleep technician will provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders that involve overnight polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services, patient care, and education, the incumbent will perform anthropomorphic measurements and perform unattended home sleep studies.
This will include educating patients about the procedure to be performed, calibration of medical equipment, application of EEG sleep recording electrodes, and hook-up of respiratory sleep monitoring equipment. Following the sleep recording and collection of the data, the technologist will analyze the polysomnographic data with proper documentation of sleep staging, arousals, and respiratory events in accordance with accepted protocols. Assists with the operational functionality of the laboratory, from maintaining equipment to ordering and stocking supplies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Successful completion of a polysomnography program, associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility.
- Medical Board of California Licensure for Polysomnographic Technologist or Respiratory CarePractitioner.
- RPSGT, RST, or RRTSDS.
- BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
- One (1) year of experience working in Sleep/Pulmonary clinics.
- Demonstrated experience performing various polysomnographic procedures.
- Experience preparing and calibrating medical equipment required for pulmonary testing to determine proper functioning and making adjustments as needed.
- Experience documenting routine observations, including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and other significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.
- Experience implementing appropriate interventions, including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as continuous and bi-level positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc.
PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS
- Four (4) years of experience working in Sleep Lab.
- Experience working in a pulmonary, sleep center or clinic.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
- Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
- Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
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Annual Full Pay Range: $74,855 – $93,062 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $35.85 – $44.57
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
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