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CHOC Children's

Respiratory Care Practitioner, Sleep Lab (Nights)

CHOC Children's, Mission Viejo, California, us, 92690

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Respiratory Care Practitioner, Sleep Lab (Nights) – Mission Viejo, California. Night – 12hrs shifts. 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. Responsibilities

Perform sleep studies (polysomnograms) on infants and children. Process documentation to provide accurate information to physicians. Qualifications

Experience 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

Required: Graduate of an accredited Polysomnography Program, Respiratory Care or equivalent program (A-Step, etc.). Licensure & Certifications

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. Specialized Skills

Ability to work effectively under pressure due to changing priorities and interruptions; strong patient care and care coordination skills. Excellent interpersonal communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving abilities. Clinical knowledge of multiple pediatric age groups and treatment plans for sleep disorders. Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to multi-task and prioritize. Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, payers, patients, and families. Knowledge to communicate with third-party payers to obtain authorization for appropriate treatment settings. Proficient collaboration with other disciplines. Proficient in Polysmith, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Work Environment & Physical Demands

Work environments: Medium to high energy level. Physical: Lift 40-50 lbs, push/pull 150-200 lbs, lateral transfers up to 150-200 lbs; bending, reaching, standing, walking, siting, etc. Non-Discrimination

CHOC does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, genetic information, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, medical condition, sexual orientation, veteran status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with state and federal laws. CHOC will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and provide accommodations during the Talent Acquisition process upon request. Additional Information

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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