Registered Polysomnographic Technologist - Level 2 - OU Children's Hospital - PRN

OU Health • Oklahoma City, OK

20d

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Polysomnographic Technician provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders, including sleep testing, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care, and direct patient education. The role coordinates safe, efficient, and high-quality technical services and support in the sleep lab. It also provides general oversight to other staff and serves as a preceptor for students and new employees.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of experience as a Polysomnographic Technician.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care or Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) issued by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• For applicants applying as an RRT: Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) issued by the Oklahoma State Medical Board.
• For applicants applying as an RRT: Sleep Disorders Specialty (SDS) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Basic knowledge of safety and maintenance of electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of sleep disorders and treatment.
• Experience operating equipment used in diagnosing and treating sleep disorders.
• Ability to explain technical information.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze data and prepare written reports.
• Good computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and ensure the delivery of safe, efficient, and high-quality technical services and support in the sleep lab.
• Provide patient care and operate equipment to perform diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, including polysomnographic testing, CPAP titration, and Multiple Sleep Latency Testing (MSLT).
• Document physiological activity and abnormal readings and provide detailed reports for physicians.
• Calibrate, maintain, and clean departmental equipment.
• Use appropriate patient and family teaching methods and ensure education needs are met before and after procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of scoring parameters.
• Serve as a preceptor for students and new employees.
• Provide general oversight to other staff members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k)
• Medical plans
• Dental plans
• Additional benefits are offered as part of a comprehensive benefits and compensation package.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED