Polysomnographer 3

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta • Atlanta, GA

107d

About The Position

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s. This position provides polysomnographic testing to patients from newborn to 21 years of age consistent with accepted standards. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Performs the duties of the Respiratory Therapist in the sleep center.

Requirements

• 1 year of experience in polysomnography.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a CoARC accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with an active Georgia RCP license; or Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT), Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS), or Registered Sleep Technologist (RST).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment.
• Must be able to successfully pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment at 80% or higher rating within 30 days of employment.
• Independent judgment and ability to work without supervision.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Enthusiasm and willingness to work with others.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in pediatrics.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs diagnostic polysomnographic testing and scoring in accordance with accepted national standards to patients from newborn to 21 years of age.
• Integrates emotional, psychosocial, educational, and growth and development needs of the patient and family, while supporting the respiratory therapy needs of the patient.
• Monitors comprehension, understanding, and compliance of the patient and family.
• Identifies and corrects issues with testing technical quality.
• May assist with orientation of new staff and participate in quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefit package.
• Programs and services that support our mission, vision, and values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees