Dayton Children's Hospital

Polysomnographer/RCP

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Campus, IL, USA

In-Office

Entry level

Healthtech • Telehealth

The Role

Perform and score diagnostic and therapeutic pediatric sleep studies per AASM standards (polysomnography, extended EEG, MSLT/MWT). Manage airway therapies (CPAP/BiPAP/ventilator), oxygen titration, blood gas sampling/analysis, trach capping, equipment calibration/troubleshooting, QA feedback, patient/family education, supply oversight, mentoring and supervision of technicians, and provide night-shift coverage.

Summary Generated by Built In

Facility:Dayton Children's - Main CampusDepartment:Sleep LabSchedule:Full timeHours:40Job Details:The Polysomnographic Technologist/RCP is a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) 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, Supervisor, 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, trach capping, blood gas sampling and analysis and patient/family education. Demonstrates skill in calibration and troubleshooting of diagnostic equipment, implementation of new test modalities. The RPSGT/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:

***Sign on bonus available

Hours: Night shift, 630p-7am, ( 7 nights per week )

License- RCP - Respiratory Care Professionals License - Ohio Respiratory Care Board is required

Education: Associates degree is required in Respiratory Therapy

Skills Required

Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) certification
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and Ohio Respiratory Care Board license
Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy
Proven experience conducting polysomnography, sleep staging, and technical scoring per AASM standards
Competency with CPAP/BiPAP application and titration, ventilator management, and airway management
Ability to perform extended EEG, MSLT/MWT, tracheostomy capping, and blood gas sampling/analysis
Skill in calibration and troubleshooting of diagnostic sleep lab equipment and implementing new test modalities
Experience mentoring, orienting, and supervising sleep technicians
Availability for full-time night shift (6:30 PM 6:00 AM) coverage

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The Company

HQ: Dayton, OH

2,346 Employees

What We Do

Dayton Children's Hospital is the only facility in the region devoted to the health, safety and information needs of children and their families. Dayton Children's is staffed by pediatricians, pediatric specialists and clinical staff with special training and experience in caring for children. In addition, everything from room decor to life-saving equipment in is designed with the comfort of children in mind. As a regional referral center, Dayton Children's draws patients from a 20-county area that includes Ohio and eastern Indiana. Dayton Children's affiliation with Wright State University School of Medicine and accreditation by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations ensures young patients the finest pediatric care available. Dayton Children's staff of over 200 physicians and residents includes primary care pediatricians as well as subspecialists in over 35 areas of pediatric medicine. Working as a team with the medical staff are more than 3500 employees and volunteers who share a commitment to quality care no matter what their specific titles or duties.