Polysomnographer/RCP

Dayton Children's Hospital•Dayton, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. At Dayton Children's, we believe that each moment counts with our patients, families, and with each other. We are moving at a fast pace and are looking for the right talent for our team at Dayton Children's. We want people who embody our values and want to become a part of the Dayton Children's difference. If this is you, apply today! Our values: We commit to safety - We ensure every action and decision prioritizes the safety of patients, families, and employees. We serve with compassion - We bring generosity, empathy, and kindness to all interactions. We own every moment - We take pride in everything we do. We’re better together - We collaborate, communicate, and support one another to deliver optimal care. We innovate with purpose - We adapt and change to improve pediatric care, for today and tomorrow. We value and respect each person - We create an inclusive space where everyone feels welcome and respected. Dayton Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or based on age, color, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or transgender status.

Requirements

Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT)
Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Expert skills in conducting sleep studies, sleep staging and technical scoring of sleep events according to AASM standards
Demonstrates skill in calibration and troubleshooting of diagnostic equipment, implementation of new test modalities

Responsibilities

Conducting sleep studies
Sleep staging
Technical scoring of sleep events according to AASM standards
Provides QA feedback
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
Patient/family education
Calibration and troubleshooting of diagnostic equipment
Implementation of new test modalities
Overseeing supply inventory
Mentoring other staff, including orienting and supervising the work of new sleep technicians
Provides coverage as needed