Pediatric Polysomnography Technologist
Orange, California
Children's Hospital of Orange County

Polysomnographer / Sleep Tech

Location: Orange, California Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Start Date: 11/9 Schedule: Night shifts, 3x12 hours (6:30 PM to 6:30 AM), 36 hours per week Campuses: Works at both the Orange and Mission campuses

Required Qualifications

• Pediatric Polysomnography Technologist with 2 years of experience
• Pediatric Polysomnography Technologist experience within the last year
• Required certifications: RPSGT, CRT-SDS, or RRT-SDS
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association, or PEARS
• Experience working with cardiac patients
• ResMed experience
• Seizure studies experience

Health and Immunizations

• Tdap vaccine required; TD or DTaP is not acceptable (medical exemptions accepted with facility form and doctor's note)
• IGRA or 2-step PPD within 60 days of start; TB questionnaire completed annually
• Measles (rubella), mumps, rubella, and varicella: positive titer or 2 vaccines; low or negative titers require 2 boosters at least 28 days apart
• Hepatitis B: positive titer, declination, or proof of a 3-shot series
• Flu vaccine or facility-specific exemption required during flu season (09/09 to 03/31); documentation due by 10/31; unvaccinated candidates must wear a mask all season
• In-person visual acuity exam (Snellen or Titmus); online exams not accepted
• In-person Ishihara color blind exam; online exams not accepted
• Standard physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 60 days of start; instant drug screens not accepted; marijuana should not be tested
• COVID vaccine preferred but not required

Background, Credentials, and Onboarding

• Criminal background check within 60 days of start (7-year search)
• OIG and SAM/EPLS checks within 60 days of start
• Education verification of the highest applicable degree required
• Photo ID (driver's license or passport) required upon arrival
• Work history verification with 2 previous employers, completed before start (cannot pend)
• Application listing up to 7 years of relevant experience, including cities and states
• 2 supervisor references required (charge RN or floor supervisor acceptable)
• Online access begins Monday at 8 AM; prestart modules (about 7 hours) due by Wednesday at 8 AM
• Pyxis access request form completed before start
• Facility orientation paperwork, including job description, non-disclosure agreement, standards of conduct, and dress code acknowledgment (no artificial nails allowed during patient care)
• Badge photo submitted in JPEG format the Wednesday before start
• Badges picked up on the unit during the first shift; all arrivals are screened before entering buildings