Polysomnography Technologist III - Sleep Labs

Nationwide Children's Hospital•Columbus, OH

About The Position

Overview: 36 hours/ week night shift Job Description Summary: Performs polysomnography and respiratory procedures on patients with suspected injury or disease resulting in sleep disorders under supervision and according to facility policies and procedures. Assists with the supervision of other sleep center staff. Job Description: Essential Functions: Assists with the coordination of scheduling and with the supervision and training of polysomnography technicians and other sleep center staff. Completes technical reports, processes patient charge information, and maintains accurate medical records and documentation. Identifies and performs basic and intermediate technical troubleshooting and artifact identification and elimination. Monitors patients and maintains safety during procedures. Communicates to other patient care support staff. Performs a variety of polysomnography procedures and respiratory testing and treatment on patients with possible injury and disease resulting in sleep disorders according to established policies and procedures. Prepares patients for testing, communicating procedure information and answering questions, and ensures accurate electrode application. Collects information pertinent to the interpretation of the test results. Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate levels and proper functioning. Prepares patient rooms for polysomnography and respiratory procedures. The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission. We’re 15,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we’ll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children’s badge what they do for a living. They’ll tell you it’s More Than a Job. It’s a calling. It’s a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children’s Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.

Requirements

Graduate of an AMA approved two year Respiratory Therapy Program, required.
Current Ohio license in to practice respiratory care, required.
Valid respiratory credential (CRT or RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), required.
Registry Eligible for BRPT exam, required.
Current CPR certification, required.
Effective computer operations and technology skills.
One year of experience in Polysomnography, required.
One year of critical care experience, required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences or related field, preferred.
One year of sleep experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists with the coordination of scheduling and with the supervision and training of polysomnography technicians and other sleep center staff.
Completes technical reports, processes patient charge information, and maintains accurate medical records and documentation.
Identifies and performs basic and intermediate technical troubleshooting and artifact identification and elimination.
Monitors patients and maintains safety during procedures.
Communicates to other patient care support staff.
Performs a variety of polysomnography procedures and respiratory testing and treatment on patients with possible injury and disease resulting in sleep disorders according to established policies and procedures.
Prepares patients for testing, communicating procedure information and answering questions, and ensures accurate electrode application.
Collects information pertinent to the interpretation of the test results.
Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate levels and proper functioning.
Prepares patient rooms for polysomnography and respiratory procedures.