Per Diem Senior Polysomnograph Tech - Newport Heights Sleep Center - University of California, Irvine

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County’s only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

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Position Summary:

The University of California, Irvine, a career destination unlike any other, is built upon a rich history of academic and healthcare excellence. We are supported by a globally unique team of academic professionals, researchers, medical experts, and staff. Guided by our mission, vision, and strategic pillars, we thrive in a collaborative environment. We celebrate and leverage the diverse experiences and perspectives of our UCI community to continue to push the boundaries of innovation. Your opportunity to be a part of an award winning team, advancing your career journey, is now!

The Incumbent performs a variety of sleep studies to diagnose the type and extent of disorders. Works closely with patients to diagnose and determine therapy for patients with a variety of disorders related to sleep. Technologist's will record and score sleep data and prepare raw data for physician and/or research interpretation. Additionally, will assist in the training and onboarding of new employees, providing guidance to sleep technicians and trainees.

Essential Job Functions:

The identification of essential functions below is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the duties which may be assigned to this position if such duties reasonably relate to the position.

• Sleep Studies: Prepares home sleep studies for patient use. Instruct patient on the use and care of the equipment. Upon return of equipment, transfer and score raw data for physician interpretation. 10%
• Sleep Studies: Effectively determines patient needs based on age-specific criteria. Effectively operates all equipment. Performs testing/procedures such as EOG, EEG, EKG, EMG, Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP and oxygen titration. Reviews planned procedures and orders for monitoring and determines appropriate course of monitoring. Monitors patients during testing/procedures ensuring accuracy and patient safety. Ability to do all other modalities included in adult and pediatric patients. Score raw data for physician interpretation. 60%
• Sleep Studies: Collaborates effectively with all members of the health care team. Notifies physician of any concerns in regard to patient condition. Verifies testing or procedures against established guidelines. Reviews patient results with physicians or other care providers in a timely manner. Participates in education of Sleep Technologists, students and Medical Center staff as necessary. 15%
• Sleep Equipment: Accurately and appropriately performs daily quality control on equipment ensuring all appropriate records are kept as required, interprets data regarding patient status in consideration of patient age, and performs computer data entry of patient setup and treatment information in a timely manner. Records procedures to ensure correct billing, reviews procedure charges at the end of each day to ensure accuracy. Responsible for documentation of patient treatment in EMR and log per department’s protocols. 5%
• Sleep Equipment : Prepares equipment and supplies for testing/procedures in an organized and timely manner. Appropriately assesses, controls, orders, and maintains supply inventory according to physician preferences and patient population. Performs appropriate disinfection procedures on patient treatment equipment. Keeps work area clean and uncluttered. 5%
• Ongoing Education and Development: Attends staff meetings, departmental in-services, case study review, or annual conferences. Maintains a minimum of 10 CEUs which are sleep specific annually. 5%

Total Compensation

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to function independently with minimal supervision

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload

• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

• Associates degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills

• BLS Required

• 3 or more years of direct patient care experience in Sleep Disorders

• 2 or more years experience as an RPSGT

• Registration through BRPT and the Medical Board of California as a Polysomnographic Technologist

• Computer skills appropriate to the job

• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual in Spanish

• 6 months working in an accredited sleep center

• Digital and Analog equipment experience.  BiPAP, AVAPS, ASV, oxygen titration and ETCO2/TcCO2

• Basic Arrhythmia Recognition and Treatment training (BART)

• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms

• Bachelor's Degree in related field

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.