Respiratory Therapist/ Polysomnographer

Facility:

Dayton Children's - Main Campus

Department:

Sleep Lab

Schedule:

Full time

Hours:

36

Job Details:

The Polysomnographic Technologist/RCP is a Polysomnographic Technician and Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with expert skills in conducting sleep studies, sleep staging and technical scoring of sleep events according to AASM standards, provides QA feedback. He/she works closely with the Team Leader, Assistant Manager, Manager and Medical Director to assure excellent quality in diagnostic and therapeutic services in the Sleep Lab. Provides excellent patient experience by following all protocols, policy and procedures and hospital values. Professional duties include patient assessment to determine patient specific needs, comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders, including polysomnography, extended EEG, MSLT/MWT, application and titration of oxygen, CPAP/BiPAP and ventilator, airway management, blood gas sampling and analysis and patient/family education. Demonstrates skill in calibration and troubleshooting of diagnostic equipment, implementation of new test modalities. The RCP also assists in overseeing supply inventory, mentoring other staff, including orienting and supervising the work of new sleep technicians. Provides coverage as needed.

Department Specific Job Details:

Required Qualifications
Associate’s Degree in Allied Health Sciences Respiratory Care
Participate in ASTEP if does not have SDS or RPSGT at time of hire.
0-3 years of healthcare experience
RCP, RRT, BLS
Obtain SDS or RPSGT within 2 years of hire