Sleep Technologist / Polysomnographer Jobs – Travel Contract in Santa Rosa, California

Join a hospital-based sleep laboratory in Santa Rosa, California, as a Sleep Technologist, Sleep Technician, or Polysomnographer. This travel healthcare contract offers the opportunity to perform comprehensive sleep studies for adolescent, adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients while using advanced diagnostic and respiratory equipment. Enjoy a rewarding Northern California healthcare job in a scenic community known for its vineyards, redwood surroundings, mild climate, and vibrant atmosphere.

Sleep Technologist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,520-$1,630
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel contract
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Location: Santa Rosa, California
• Healthcare Setting: Hospital sleep laboratory
• Schedule: Three day shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts, approximately 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
• Orientation: 40 hours
• Weekend Coverage: Required, including designated weekend night coverage as scheduled
• Patient Assignment: Typically 1:2 for adults and 1:1 for pediatric patients
• Sleep Lab Capacity: Six rooms

Polysomnographer Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent sleep technology or respiratory care experience
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioners License is required
• Current BLS certification
• RPSGT, RRT, SDS, or RRT with SDS credentials, as applicable to the candidate’s background
• Experience with Epic or another electronic health record; Epic experience is required for this assignment
• Proficiency with adult and pediatric sleep studies, including polysomnography and Multiple Sleep Latency Testing (MSLT)
• Ability to work with CPAP, BiPAP, ASV, VPAP, oxygen administration, ECG, EEG, end-tidal CO2, and oxygen saturation monitoring
• Knowledge of sleep stages, PSG scoring, respiratory events, arousals, hypopnea, periodic limb movement, Cheyne-Stokes respiration, and complex sleep apnea
• Strong patient education, communication, and infection-control skills
• Community hospital experience is preferred

Sleep Lab Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and equipment for overnight and daytime sleep studies
• Perform and monitor baseline sleep polysomnography, MSLT, home sleep testing, seizure studies, and related diagnostic procedures
• Apply and manage nasal masks, nasal pillows, full-face masks, CPAP, BiPAP, ASV, and other positive airway pressure therapies
• Monitor and document ECG, EEG, respiratory inductance plethysmography, end-tidal CO2, oxygen saturation, respiratory effort, arousals, and other sleep-related data
• Recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac abnormalities, respiratory events, periodic breathing, seizures, and changes in patient condition
• Score and document sleep studies accurately in accordance with established protocols
• Educate patients and families about testing procedures, sleep equipment, and treatment expectations
• Maintain accurate records in Epic and ensure proper cleaning, setup, and operation of sleep laboratory equipment, including Alice 6 G3 software and ResMed units
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to promote safe, high-quality patient care

Apply now for this Sleep Technologist and Polysomnographer travel contract in Santa Rosa, California, and join a hospital sleep lab dedicated to exceptional patient care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.