Pediatric Polysomnography Specialist
About The Position
The General Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Must be able to work flexible hours including some weekend shifts, with primary emphasis on night shift. Job Summary Responsible for conducting and interpreting pediatric sleep studies using polysomnography techniques through working closely with pediatric patients and their families to monitor sleep patterns, diagnose sleep disorders, and contribute to the development of effective treatment plans. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Requirements
- Associate's Degree Related Field of Study preferred
- RPSGT or board eligible - required
- Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - required
- Polysomnography Experience 1-2 years required
- In-depth knowledge of pediatric sleep disorders, normal sleep patterns in children, and relevant diagnostic criteria.
- Strong understanding of polysomnography equipment, data acquisition, and analysis techniques.
- Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with pediatric patients, their families, and healthcare colleagues.
- Attention to detail and the ability to interpret complex physiological data accurately.
- Compassion, patience, and the ability to create a comfortable environment for pediatric patients during sleep studies.
Nice To Haves
- Pediatric Experience - preferred
Responsibilities
- Set up and prepare pediatric patients for overnight sleep studies, ensuring proper placement of electrodes and sensors for monitoring.
- Monitor patients during sleep studies to ensure data accuracy and patient safety.
- Perform data acquisition during sleep studies, including monitoring EEG, EKG, respiration, oxygen saturation, limb movements, and other relevant physiological parameters.
- Evaluate polysomnography data to diagnose pediatric sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea, narcolepsy, parasomnias, and restless legs syndrome.
- Communicate with pediatric patients and their families to explain the sleep study procedure, answer questions, and alleviate concerns.
- Ensure proper functioning of polysomnography equipment by performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting technical issues.
- Maintain thorough and accurate records of patient information, sleep study procedures, and diagnostic results.
- Collaborate with pediatricians, pulmonologists, neurologists, and other healthcare professionals to discuss patient cases and formulate comprehensive treatment plans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
