Polysomnographic Tech

Sutter Health·Sacramento, California

$48 - $68/hrPart Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 6 days ago

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Polysomnographic Tech · $48 - $68/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-13% vs. median posted rate for allied health roles in Sacramento, California ($55.80/hr, n=93)

115 similar openings in the Sacramento area · median $60.00/hr

6 days median time this employer’s postings stay open (last 90 days)

$10.40/hr · p10p90 · $300/hr

this role: $48.33/hrmedian $55.80/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 93 posted allied health roles in Sacramento, California rates. This role sits in the 25th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 13% below the Sacramento, California median for allied health roles.

The technician monitors and records physiologic data during sleep to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep-related disorders. They provide therapeutic care including the use of oxygen and positive airway pressure devices to manage patient sleep and wake dysfunctions.

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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:
Per
Diem/Casual
Shift
Hours: 12
Days of the
Week:
Variable
Weekend
Requirements: As Needed

Benefits

No Unions: No Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 0 Employee Status: Per Diem/Casual 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.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid PSGT or RCP license from the Medical Board of California or Respiratory Care Board of California. A minimum of two years of recent experience and current BLS certification are required for this position.

professional certificate
Neurology
Verbal communication
Written communication
Computer skills
Polysomnography
Pulmonology
CPAP
Medical terminology
Basic life support
Medical electronics
Physiologic data monitoring
Cardio respiratory function
Sleep physiology
Sleep related pharmacology
Bilevel modalities
Adaptive servoventilation

Posting details

Employment type: Part Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $48 - $68/hr
Locations: Sacramento, California; Roseville, California
Posted: Sep 3, 2026
Application: Employer website

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