R16824
Facility:
Dayton Children’s – Main Campus
Department:
Pulmonary/Sleep Medicine Diagnostic Labs
Schedule:
Full time
Hours:
36
Job Details:
The Polysomnographic Technologist/RCP is a Registered Polysomnographic
Technologist (RPSGT) and Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with expert skills in conducting
sleep studies, sleep staging and technical scoring of sleep events according to AASM
standards, provides QA feedback. He/she works closely with the Team Leader,
Supervisor, Manager and Medical Director to assure excellent quality in diagnostic and
therapeutic services in the Sleep Lab. Provides excellent patient experience by following
all protocols, policy and procedures and hospital values. Professional duties include
patient assessment to determine patient specific needs, comprehensive evaluation and
treatment of sleep disorders, including polysomnography, extended EEG, MSLT/MWT,
application and titration of oxygen, CPAP/BiPAP and ventilator, airway management,
trach capping, blood gas sampling and analysis and patient/family education.
Demonstrates skill in calibration and troubleshooting of diagnostic equipment,
implementation of new test modalities. The RPSGT/RCP also assists in overseeing
supply inventory, mentoring other staff, including orienting and supervising the work of
new sleep technicians. Provides coverage as needed.
Education Requirements:
Associates (Required)
Certification/License Requirements:
PALS: Pediatric Advanced Life Support – American Heart Association, RCP – Respiratory
Care Professionals License – Ohio Respiratory Care Board, RPSGT – Registered
Polysomnographic Technologist – Board of Registered Polysomnographic
Technologists