Sleep Technologist
Salinas, California
Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Sleep Tech

Location: Salinas, California
Employment Type: Staffing - Supplier Sourced
Contract Length: 13 weeks (90 days ≈ 13 weeks)

Job Description

• Perform technically high-quality polysomnography (PSG) testing following American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) guidelines.
• Conduct non-invasive PSG using 16 or more channels.
• Correctly place PSG monitors including EMG, EKG, EEG, Oximeter, nasal and oral thermistors, leg leads, upper airway sensor, respiratory belts, and other necessary monitors.
• Perform CPAP/Bi-Level titrations and administer oxygen under supervision of a registered tech (RPSGT or RCP).
• Chart all patient events, behaviors, and information accurately.
• Use hospital Meditech computer system.
• Perform preventative maintenance, calibration, minor repairs, cleaning, and disinfecting of equipment.
• Assist with stocking supplies, clerical duties, and responding to staff inquiries.
• Assist in training other Sleep Disorder Technicians and evaluating new lab equipment.
• Stay current on sleep literature and new technologies.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a Sleep Medicine Center or EEG.
• California State Polysomnographic Technologist license required.
• Registered through the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (RPSGT) required.
• Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status per American Heart Association standards required.
• Essential mental abilities include PSG and EEG knowledge, equipment mechanics, and computer skills.
• Minimum of 6–12 months Epic experience within the past year.

Notes

• No explicit prior travel experience requirement mentioned.
• Specialty years of experience required: 1 year.