Polysomnographic Technologist, New Grad (Nights)
About The Position
At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community’s pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices. And because of our breadth of care, your career at CHOC can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. CHOC’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals. Apply now to see where your career at CHOC can take you. Environmental Sustainability Statement Driven by the connection between children's health and a healthy environment, we commit to creating a healthcare model that incorporates environmental sustainability aligned with our mission to protect children's health and patient safety. Job Summary Reporting to the Supervisor Diagnostic, the Polysomnographic Technologist New Grad 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. Processing of all documentation in order to provide accurate information to the physician.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED.
- Enrollment in an accredited Polysomnography or RCP program.
- Must maintain a minimum of 10 CECs annually specific to the discipline of sleep medicine; approved by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine or Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
- Must obtain Polysomnographic Technologist credential (RPSGT) within one year of hire
- PEARS certification within 90 days of hire
- Desire to work with children and their families
- Ability to communicate technical and/or clinical observations and accurately score records
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- PEARS-Ped EMer Asmt Recog Stbl
- Registered Polysomnographic Technologist - CA
- Light - Moderate energy level
- Lift and carry 25-35 lbs.
- Push/pull 50-100 lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher).
- Bending
- Carry Objects
- Climbing
- Keyboard use/repetitive motion
- Pinching/fine motor activities
- Push/Pull
- Reaching forward
- Reaching overhead
- Sitting
- Squat/kneel/crawl (Squad & Knee)
- Standing
- Talk or hear
- Taste or smell
- Twisting
- Walking
- Wrist position deviation
- Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Occasional 0-35%
- Lifting (Waist level and above) - Occasional 0-35%
- Color Discrimination
- Depth Perception
- Far Vision
- Hearing
- Near Vision
- Airborn Communicable Disease
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Chemical
- Dust Particular Matter
- Extreme Noise Levels
- Extreme Temperatures
- Radiation
- Uneven Surfaces or Elevations
Nice To Haves
- Prefers one or more years of experience in pediatric healthcare
- Prefers Associate's degree
- Prefers some college or allied health course work with EEG or Sleep Laboratory experience
- Prefers RRT/RCP
- Prefers bilingual English-Spanish
- Proficiency in use and theory of all equipment relating to sleep diagnostic testing
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
- Processing of all documentation in order to provide accurate information to the physician
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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
