RRT/PSG TECH I 1830-0700

Cincinnati Children's•Liberty, LA

66d•$33 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

This position functions as a professional sleep/respiratory therapist, applying theoretical knowledge to the care of infant, child, adolescent, and adult patients and clients. The role requires competence in Sleep/Respiratory Care skills, problem-solving, critical thinking, and priority setting. The therapist will also recognize the need for professional growth and take appropriate steps towards meeting educational needs.

Requirements

Associate's degree in a related field
0+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
RT License, Registered RT

Responsibilities

Assesses patients, clients, and families, recognizing normal parameters, deviations, and abnormalities in physical, emotional, developmental, and behavioral status related to cardio-pulmonary needs using a family-centered approach. Plans and prioritizes care to meet patient, client, and family needs.
Collects clinical data, utilizes decision trees and guidelines, and matches formal knowledge with clinical events to make appropriate decisions during sleep study testing.
Demonstrates compliance with established practices in documentation, including routine observations, changes in procedure, and significant events to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnography results.
Provides thorough documentation during data collection based on direct observation of the patient through real-time comments and narrative notes.
Follows procedures to establish and document baseline values (such as body position, oxyhemoglobin saturation, end tidal carbon dioxide values, respiratory and heart rates, etc.).
Demonstrates competence in implementing technical skills for patient, client, and family care according to CCHMC policies, procedures, and standards.
Identifies goals and outcomes for health with the patient, client, and family, and directs interventions towards their attainment as it relates to cardio-pulmonary health.
Evaluates the effectiveness of care and demonstrates critical thinking by making appropriate care decisions and relating that information to the healthcare team.
Implements the standards of patient care and access.
Facilitates patient and family learning by providing structured education based upon the Plan of Care and patient and family needs.
Recognizes systems and processes within the healthcare environment that affect the patient experience, anticipates needs of patients and families as they move through the healthcare system, and utilizes untapped and alternative resources as necessary.
Sustains a comprehensive understanding of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards, and enthusiastically supports leadership in efforts to meet and sustain regulatory compliance.
Monitors and complies with safety and departmental policies and procedures, ensuring all individual certifications and Safety College requirements are fulfilled in a timely basis.
Is mindful of CCHMC's processes and compliance with CMS standards and assertively communicates safety and compliance concerns to leadership team members.
Effectively coordinates the delivery of respiratory care while in the role of Lead, serving as a point of contact for the ongoing monitoring of workload, work flow, and appropriate respiratory care staffing levels.