Respiratory Care Practitioner, Sleep Lab; Nights

Position: Respiratory Care Practitioner, Sleep Lab (Nights)
Location: California

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Main Campus - Orange:
CHOC at Mission Hospital time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R-31411
** Work Location
** Orange, California
** Work Shift
** Night – 12hrs (United States of America)
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
** 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.
** Pay Range
** Minimum $41.47 Midpoint $54.95 Maximum $68.43
* Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.
*** Experience**  *
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Required:

** Minimum 3 years of respiratory acute care experience and/or equivalent Respiratory /Sleep experience*
* • Preferred:** (1) year of Polysomnography/Sleep Medicine experience. Pediatric acute care experience.
** Education**  *
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Required:

** Graduate of an accredited Polysomnography Program, Respiratory Care or equivalency program (A-Step, etc).
** Training**  *
* • Required**: N/A
** Specialized Skills**  *
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Required:

** 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.
** Licensure**  *
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Required:

** 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.
** Work Environments - Functional Demand:
** Medium - High energy level Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200 lbs. (Patients on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200 lbs. (ie. Patient) .##
** Physical Activity Requirements:
** 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
** Physical Activity Lifting
** Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Occasional 0-35%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Occasional 0-35%
** Sensory Requirements:
** Color Discrimination, Depth Perception, Far Vision, Hearing, Near…