RRT/Sleep Lab (casual)

The Nemours Foundation•Orlando, FL

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Nemours is seeking an RRT/PFT to join a great team in Orlando, FL! This position is responsible for assessing, performing, and evaluating all therapeutic, diagnostic, and monitoring services in the Sleep Lab. In accordance with a physician’s order, the sleep technologist performs procedures with independent clinical judgment under the general supervision of the Medical Director of the Sleep Lab. The sleep technologist is knowledgeable in the safe operation, calibration, maintenance, and quality control of the equipment used in the Sleep Lab.

Requirements

Associate's degree or higher in Respiratory Care required
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), current and active in the state of Florida
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS), current is required
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or Sleep Disorder Specialist (RRT-SDS) – if not credentialed on hire date, one must be successfully obtained within the first 2 years of employment

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of respiratory ICU experience preferred
Pediatric experience is preferred in either respiratory, sleep, or both fields.

Responsibilities

Complete all duties in accordance with a written or verbal medical order and the established policies and procedures.
Perform the following diagnostic and therapeutic procedures: Sleep studies (infants, pediatrics, adolescents) to include, but not limited to: Multi-channel polysomnogram w/o BIPAP/CPAP, Multi-channel polysomnogram with BIPAP/CPAP/VENT/OXYGEN, Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MLST) (After additional training), Scoring of studies (after additional training).
Evaluate the reliability and reproducibility of test results, patient performance, and clinical implications.
Perform and document the scheduled quality control procedures as related to the proper calibration of equipment, reference controls, problem identification, corrective action, and follow up of all equipment in the Sleep.
Participate in the evaluation of sleep study equipment, supplies, and procedures.
Document results of studies and therapy in the medical record.
Participate in parent and patient education.
Responsible for participation in departmental and hospital programs for Quality Assessment and Improvement; working with departments/services to improve the care provided.
Maintain the equipment in appropriate working order. If equipment malfunction occurs, seek to correct this with appropriate resources as soon as possible. Keep the Medical Director of Sleep Medicine and the Director of Respiratory Care informed as to the malfunction and repair of the equipment.
Provide age and developmentally appropriate care to infants, children, adolescents, and adults.