Polysomnographic Technologist I (Evenings)

CHOC • Irvine, CA

1d • $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.
• Requirements: 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); Ped Emerg Assess Recog & Stabil (PEARS) - preferred within 90 days of hire.

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.
• Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT).

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees