Polysomnographic Technologist I (Evening)

Purpose

The Polysomnographic Technologist I is responsible for performing a variety of sleep studies on infants and children, including calibrations, monitoring equipment setup, and scoring based on American Academy of Sleep Medicine Guidelines. They also process all documentation to provide accurate information to the physician.

Responsibilities

• Perform sleep studies on infants and children
• Calibrate and set up monitoring equipment
• Score sleep studies according to American Academy of Sleep Medicine Guidelines
• Process all documentation accurately
• Communicate technical and/or clinical observations to physicians

Requirements

• Minimum one (1) year of direct patient care experience in Sleep Disorders, EEG, or Respiratory Therapy
• Additional work experience in Respiratory Care and/or EEG Testing preferred
• Digital and Analog equipment experience preferred
• BIPAP, oxygen titration, and ETCO2 experience preferred
• 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
• Associate Degree preferred, some college course work or Allied Health course work with EEG or Sleep Laboratory experience preferred
• Licenses required: RPSGT (Registered Polysomnographic Technologist) with BRPT (Board of Polysomnographic Technologist) or Board eligible, licensed with the Medical Board of California for Polysomnographic Technologist or Trainee, Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred, Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT)

Qualifications

• 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
• Ability to advance care through development of new ideas and technology
• Ability to promote teamwork to achieve CHOC's mission
• Ability to understand and exceed customer expectations, effectively solve complex patient care and organizational problems
• Desire to role model positive and professional behavior
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
• Proficient in the use and theory of all equipment relating to sleep diagnostic testing

Benefits

CHOC offers competitive compensation and benefits, including:

• Pay Range: Minimum $34.11, Midpoint $45.21, Maximum $56.28
• Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements

Schedule

Evening shift, 12 hours per shift

Environmental Sustainability

Driven by the connection between children's health and a healthy environment, CHOC commits to creating a healthcare model that incorporates environmental sustainability aligned with our mission to protect children's health and patient safety.