Polysomnographic Technologist I – Evening

CHOC

Polysomnographic Technologist performing sleep studies on infants and children. Ensuring accurate documentation and care aligned with pediatric health standards at CHOC.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeMission Viejo • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $3,411 - $5,628 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in performing sleep studies on infants and children, including equipment calibration and monitoring, while adhering to American Academy of Sleep Medicine Guidelines. Proficient in patient care within Sleep Disorders, EEG, and Respiratory Therapy, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and communication.

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Sleep Disorders ExperienceEEG TestingPolysomnography CertificationBilingual in English/SpanishPatient Care Documentation

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Hard Skills

Sleep Study PerformanceEquipment CalibrationMonitoring Equipment SetupScoring Sleep StudiesBiPAP ExperienceOxygen TitrationETCO2 MonitoringDigital Equipment ProficiencyAnalog Equipment ProficiencyPatient Care Experience

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsTeamworkProblem-SolvingProfessional BehaviorGoal Setting

Certifications & Qualifications

SDS CertificationMedical Board of California License

Industry Keywords

American Academy of Sleep Medicine GuidelinesRespiratory TherapyPolysomnography WorkshopsEEG LaboratoryChild Patient Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform a variety of sleep studies on infants and children including calibrations, monitoring equipment set-up, and scoring based on the American Academy of Sleep Medicine Guidelines.
Process all documentation in order to provide accurate information to the physician.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum one (1) year of direct patient care experience in Sleep Disorders, EEG or Respiratory Therapy.
Additional work experience in Respiratory Care and/or EEG Testing preferred.
Both Digital and Analog equipment experience preferred.
BiPAP, oxygen titration and ETCO2 experience preferred.
High School Diploma/ GED or equivalent and completion of Polysomnography workshops, courses, seminars, and/or comparable experience in an EEG/Respiratory and/or Sleep Disorders Laboratory required.
Associate Degree preferred.
Must be licensed through the Medical Board of California.
All Technologist conducting sleep testing who are not registered by the ABSM, BRPT, or NBRC must be enrolled in or have completed the A-STEP online Self Study Modules within two (2) years of enrollment.
It is strongly advised that SDS certification achieved within two (2) years.
Desire to work with children and their families is essential.
Ability to communicate technical and/or clinical observations and accurately score records required.
Ability to set goals and judge results in accordance with the highest standards and respect required.
Advance care through development of new ideas and technology required.
Promote teamwork to achieve CHOC's mission required.
Understand and exceed customer expectations, effectively solve complex patient care and organizational problems required.
Role model positive and professional behavior required.
Bilingual in English/ Spanish preferred.
Proficient in the use and theory of all equipment relating to sleep diagnostic testing preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Exceptional and innovative care
Career development programs