Polysomnographic Technologist I (Part Time Nights)

CHOC•Orange, CA

20h•$34 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

The Polysomnographic Technologist I performs a variety of sleep studies on infants and children, including calibrations, monitoring equipment set-up, and scoring according to American Academy of Sleep Medicine Guidelines. The technologist processes documentation to provide accurate information to physicians. The role is part-time and works 12-hour night shifts in Mission Viejo, California. The position requires a desire to work with children and their families, along with the ability to communicate technical and clinical observations and accurately score records. The technologist is expected to maintain high standards, contribute to care through new ideas and technology, promote teamwork, meet customer expectations, solve patient-care and organizational problems, and model positive, professional behavior. The role involves medium-to-high physical energy demands, including lifting and carrying 40–50 pounds, pushing or pulling approximately 150–200 pounds, and laterally transferring patients weighing approximately 150–200 pounds. The work environment may involve communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, chemicals, dust, extreme noise or temperatures, radiation, and uneven surfaces or elevations.

Requirements

At least one year of direct patient-care experience in Sleep Disorders, EEG, or Respiratory Therapy.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and completion of polysomnography workshops, courses, seminars, or comparable experience in an EEG, Respiratory, or Sleep Disorders Laboratory.
License through the Medical Board of California.
RPSGT certification through BRPT or board eligibility; RPSGT must be obtained within one year of hire.
California Medical Board license as a Polysomnographic Technologist or Trainee; the technologist license must be obtained within one year of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Desire to work with children and their families.
Ability to communicate technical and clinical observations and accurately score records.
Ability to set goals and judge results to high standards; advance care through new ideas and technology; promote teamwork; understand and exceed customer expectations; solve complex patient-care and organizational problems; and model positive, professional behavior.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting and carrying 40–50 pounds, pushing or pulling approximately 150–200 pounds, and laterally transferring patients of approximately 150–200 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Additional work experience in Respiratory Care and/or EEG Testing.
Experience with both digital and analog equipment.
Experience with BiPAP, oxygen titration, and ETCO2.
Associate degree; some college or Allied Health coursework with EEG or Sleep Laboratory experience is preferred.
For technologists not registered by ABSM, BRPT, or NBRC: enrollment in or completion of the A-STEP online Self Study Modules within two years of enrollment; SDS certification within two years is strongly advised.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Proficiency in the use and theory of equipment relating to sleep diagnostic testing.

Responsibilities

Perform sleep studies on infants and children.
Calibrate and set up monitoring equipment.
Monitor sleep-study equipment and score records according to American Academy of Sleep Medicine Guidelines.
Process documentation to provide accurate information to physicians.
Communicate technical and clinical observations and accurately score records.
Promote teamwork, meet customer expectations, and contribute to patient care through new ideas and technology.