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

OU Health•Oklahoma City, OK

21d•Onsite

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; performs and documents sleep studies and related procedures; maintains department equipment; and provides oversight and precepting for students and new employees. This is a PRN position at OU Children's Hospital in the Sleep Lab.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of experience as a Polysomnographic Technician.
A Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care, or a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) credential issued by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
For applicants applying as an RRT: Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) credential issued by the Oklahoma State Medical Board.
For applicants applying as an RRT: Sleep Disorders Specialty (SDS) credential 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 the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders.
Ability to explain technical information.
Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to analyze data and prepare a written report.
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, operate equipment, and 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 department 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.