Respiratory Care Practitioner, Sleep Lab (Nights)

CHOC

6d•$41 - $68•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Practitioner-Sleep performs a variety of sleep studies (polysomnograms) on infants and children. Processes all documentation to provide accurate information to the physician. 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. 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.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of respiratory acute care experience and/or equivalent Respiratory /Sleep experience
Graduate of an accredited Polysomnography Program, Respiratory Care or equivalency program (A-Step, etc)
Ability to work effectively under pressure due to changing priorities, interruptions, and patient care and/or care coordination needs.
Excellent interpersonal communication, including conflict resolution and, problem solving skills.
Clinical knowledge of multiple pediatric age groups and treatment plans according to sleep disorder disease process.
Strong organizational and time management skills, as evidenced by capacity to multi-task and prioritize.
Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, payers, patients, and their families.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to communicate with third party payers to obtain authorization for the appropriate treatment setting for patients requiring medical treatment.
Proficient ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines.
Proficient skills in Polysmith, Excel, Word, and Power Point.
California Respiratory Care Board license.
Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist RPSGT or National Board of Respiratory Care RRT-SDS within one year of hire date.
American Heart Association BLS.
PEARS or PALS.