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Salinas Valley Health
Salinas, California

Polysomnographic Therapist - PD

CounselorPer Diem

Listed compensation

$56.4-$70.5/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 12 days ago · Verified live

Job Description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Department: Sleep Center

Works under the supervision of the Sr. Administrative Director/ Cardiopulmonary Services or designee, Supervisor and upon the orders of a physician. Performs technically high-quality PSG testing as outlined in the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). Performs CPAP/BIPAP titration. Maintains sleep apnea and CPAP/BIPAP logs during tests.

Performs non-invasive polysomnography using 16 or more channels.

Correctly and accurately places PSG monitors (EMG, EKG, EEG, Oximeter, nasal and oral thermistors, leg leads, upper airway sensor, respiratory belts, and other monitors needed).

Sets up CPAP/BIPAP/ASV/AVAPS; administers oxygen therapy as necessary.

Charts all patient events, behaviors, and information.

Uses Hospital Meditech computer system.

Performs preventative maintenance, calibration, minor repairs, cleaning, and disinfecting equipment.

Performs related duties, such as, stocking supplies, clerical duties, satisfying telephone and other staff inquiries.

Stays current on sleep literature and new technologies.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Graduate from an American Medical Association (AMA) accredited Respiratory Care Program Required.

Licensure

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required. Current California Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP) license Required. Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards required.

Experience: One (1) year experience in Sleep Medicine Center or EEG preferred.

Salary

The hourly rate for this position is $56.40 - $70.50. The range displayed on this job posting reflects a target.

Job Specifications

  • Union: Non-Affiliated
  • Work Shift: Variable
  • FTE: 0.0
  • Scheduled Hours: 0

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Key Responsibilities

The Polysomnographic Therapist performs high-quality PSG testing, CPAP/BIPAP titrations, and monitors patient physiological data using various sensors. They are also responsible for maintaining equipment, documenting patient events, and ensuring compliance with AASM standards.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an AMA-accredited Respiratory Care Program and hold current RRT and California RCP licenses. A current BLS certification is required, and one year of experience in a Sleep Medicine Center or EEG is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

CPAP titrationPatient monitoringMedical equipment maintenance

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 46% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$132k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $119k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution22 jobs

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<$70k
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$70k-90k
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$90k-110k
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$110k-130k
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$135k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks36 jobs · 34 employers

401k / retirement match
83%
CME allowance
28%
Loan repayment
17%
PSLF eligible
14%
Sign-on bonus
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 1.5
Below most Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,026 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Salinas

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$732k
Typical market rent
$2,501/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
109.0
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Salinas, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.