Sleep Technologist

Pinnacle Health Systems•Pittsburgh, PA

50d•Onsite

About The Position

Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is hiring a Sleep Technologist to work at the main hospital and at the Children's Hospital North Sleep Lab in Wexford. The person in this role will work 3 days a week from 5:45pm to 6:00am. The Sleep Technologist role operates under the supervision of the Lead Sleep Technologist and in collaboration with administrative and medical management. The ideal candidate will be skilled in conducting both in-center and out-of-center sleep studies, therapeutic interventions, and patient education.

Requirements

Registered Sleep Technologist (RPSGT) certification required.
Strong understanding of sleep study procedures and equipment.
Sleep credential from the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (RPSGT), the American Board of Sleep Medicine (RST) or the National Board of Respiratory Care (CRT-SDS or RRT-SDS) required
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT) OR Registered Polysomnographic Technologist OR Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Act 31/33/34/73 Child Abuse Clearances with renewal

Nice To Haves

HS graduate and Graduate from an education program in polysomnography accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare for sleep studies by reviewing patient charts and verifying orders.
Set up sleep studies, including electrode and sensor application per AASM guidelines.
Conduct sleep studies with a focus on quality and patient care.
Analyze and score sleep studies accurately.
Perform routine equipment maintenance and inventory management.
Ensure scoring competency through monthly AASM ISR requirements.

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