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Scripps Health Polysomnographic Technologist - Torrey Pines in San Diego, California
*This is a benefited, full time position generally working 10-hr shifts Monday-Thursday, but may change based on clinic needs. Located at Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines in La Jolla. *
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Why join Scripps Health? AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE: * Made Becker's 150 Top Places to Work for 2024 * Recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024 * #5 in Fortune Best Workplaces in Healthcare 2023 * #78 in PEOPLE Companies that Care 2023 * #95 in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for 2023 * Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years **
Why Torrey Pines Sleep Lab?
- Top notch and renowned sleep center
- Work alongside both competent and pleasant team members
- Frequent interaction with all team members, including physicians
- Educational opportunities
*What you'll do: *
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1. Scores polysomnography and sleep tests
2. Assists in the coordination, scheduling and dispensing of home sleep apnea tests
3. Works with Medical Director and management staff to provide evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders that may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services, and/or patient care and education
4. Coordinates departmental technical/clinical responsibilities to ensure that all are completed in a timely manner
5. Performs Polysomnographic/Sleep Studies according to established protocols and in a timely manner
6. Communicates with the Lead or Charge and other staff members to ensure efficient workflow; identifies problems and suggests solutions that can be utilized to correct them
7. Effectively communicates with personnel and physicians to ensure optimum work productivity
8. Communicates with the leadership staff, physicians, and other staff members as to patient concerns and non-routine requirements
9. Documents in accordance with policy and procedures, to include but not limited to, marking respiratory events
*Required Certification/Registration:*
- OPTION 1: Polysomnographic Tech Credentialed by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) AND Licensed by the California Medical Board as a Polysomnographic Technologist (CA-BRPT) AND Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart Associated recognized provider.
OPTION 2: Respiratory Therapist Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) AND Licensed by the Respiratory Care Board of California as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) AND Obtain Sleep Disorders Specialty within 12 months of hire date (RRT-SDS) AND Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart Associated recognized provider. Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:
At least 1 year of experience performing and scoring polysomnograms
- Experience with initializing and downloading home sleep apnea tests
Job: *Pt Care Technical
Organization: *Scripps Clinic
Title: Polysomnographic Technologist - Torrey Pines
Location: Central San Diego County-LA JOLLA-SCRIPPS CLINIC - TORREY PINES
Requisition ID: 242005731