Sleep Polysomnographic Trainee
About The Position
The Polysomnographic Trainee develops competency in and performs basic sleep testing procedures and associated interventions within the scope of practice. The sleep trainee works under the direction of the Medical Director of the Pediatric Sleep Center, sleep lab manager and assistant manager, with direct oversight by the night team leader or RPSGT. Professional duties include: Obtaining intake data, instrumenting the patient for testing, observing and documenting the patient’s sleep behavior, operating and troubleshooting the sleep diagnostic equipment and providing therapeutic intervention with supervision to include Oxygen Therapy, Basic Airway Management, setup and applying nocturnal fixed PAP system, Non-Invasive Blood Gas Monitoring, CPR, and monitoring response. Assist with polysomnographic scoring and generation of accurate reports. The sleep trainee must be enrolled in the AASM A-Step program and complete educational modules to advance toward RPSGT credentials. Respiratory Therapist student mandated to complete modules only.
Requirements
- GED/High School diploma required
- Completion of AASM A-Step program and educational modules within 6 months required
- RPSGT Credential within 18 months of completion of ASTEP program required
- Enrolled in A-Step program
- Computer skills
- Customer service skills
- Communication skills required
Nice To Haves
- One year of post secondary education preferred
- BLS Certified preferred
- EMR preferred
Responsibilities
- Obtaining intake data
- Instrumenting the patient for testing
- Observing and documenting the patient’s sleep behavior
- Operating and troubleshooting the sleep diagnostic equipment
- Providing therapeutic intervention with supervision to include Oxygen Therapy, Basic Airway Management, setup and applying nocturnal fixed PAP system, Non-Invasive Blood Gas Monitoring, CPR, and monitoring response
- Assist with polysomnographic scoring and generation of accurate reports
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
