What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sleep Tech position at Sutter Health?
Organization:
SEBMF-East Bay Medical FoundationPosition Overview:
Under general supervision of may provide basic supportive services such as gathering and verifying patient information, testing preparation and monitoring, documenting routine observations, data acquisition and scoring, and assisting with appropriate interventions for patient safety. May also implement appropriate interventions for patient safety.Job Description:
EDUCATION
Graduate of an accredited polysomnographic education program.
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
STATE registration with the California State Medical Board as a Technician (unless RCP)
EXPERIENCE
Minimum or 6 months experience as a Registered Polysomnographic Trainee
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Ability to recognize and provides age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Knowledge of cardiorespiratory function, sleep physiology and neurology is essential in providing the basis for monitoring polysomnograms and recognizing pathology that requires treatment.
Understanding of physics, medical electronics, in-depth medical terminology, with emphasis on pulmonology, neurology, and sleep-related pharmacology.
Knowledge of administration of oxygen, nasal CPAP, suction devices, and ventilatory assist devices in accordance with established protocols.
Ability to work with others in a team environment.
Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
Basic math and analytical skills.
Demonstrated ability to follow direction.
Job Shift:
VariedSchedule:
Part TimeShift Hours:
8Days of the Week:
VariableWeekend Requirements:
NoneBenefits:
YesUnions:
NoPosition Status:
Non-ExemptWeekly Hours:
20Employee Status:
RegularNumber of Openings:
1Sutter Health Affiliates are equal opportunity employers EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.