Polysomnographic Technologist I (Nights)

CHOC

5d • $34 - $56 • Onsite

About The Position

The Polysomnographic Technologist I is responsible for performing a variety of sleep studies on infants and children to include calibrations, monitoring equipment set-up, and scoring based on the American Academy of Sleep Medicine Guidelines. Processes all documentation in order to provide accurate information to the physician.

Requirements

• Minimum one (1) 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, and/or comparable experience in an EEG/Respiratory and/or Sleep Disorders Laboratory.
• License through the Medical Board of California.
• Desire to work with children and their families is essential.
• Ability to communicate technical and/or clinical observations and accurately score records.
• Ability to set goals and judge results in accordance with the highest standards and respect; advance care through development of new ideas and technology; promote teamwork to achieve CHOC's mission; and understand and exceed customer expectations, effectively solve complex patient care and organizational problems, role model positive and professional behavior.
• RPSGT (Registered Polysomnographic Technologist) with BRPT (Board of Polysomnographic Technologist) or Board eligible. RPSGT must be obtained within one year of hire date.
• Licensed with the Medical Board of California for Polysomnographic Technologist or Trainee. Polysomnographic technologist license must be obtained with one year of hire date.
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Nice To Haves

• Additional work experience in Respiratory Care and/or EEG Testing.
• Both Digital and Analog equipment experience preferred.
• BiPAP, oxygen titration and ETCO2 experience preferred.
• Associate Degree.
• Some college course work or Allied Health course work with EEG or Sleep Laboratory experience preferred.
• All Technologist conducting sleep testing who are not registered by the ABSM, BRPT, or NBRC: Must be enrolled in or have completed the A-STEP online Self Study Modules within two (2) years of enrollment.
• It is strongly advised that SDS certification achieved with two (2) years.
• Bilingual in English/ Spanish.
• Proficient in the use and theory of all equipment relating to sleep diagnostic testing.
• Ped Emerg Assess Recog & Stabil (PEARS) - preferred within 90 days of hire.
• Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT).

Responsibilities

• Performing a variety of sleep studies on infants and children
• Calibrations
• Monitoring equipment set-up
• Scoring based on the American Academy of Sleep Medicine Guidelines
• Processing all documentation to provide accurate information to the physician

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary levels and benefits
• Personal growth and fulfillment
• Inspiring mission to nurture, advance, and protect the health and well being of children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED