Lead Sleep Tech ( RPSGT or RRT )

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children is looking for Registered Respiratory Therapists or Sleep Technologists. The position involves support of the Sleep Center for Children, encompassing scoring sleep studies and assisting with clinic operations.

Candidates must have credentials like RPSGT or equivalent along with BLS Certification. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for successful performance within the team.

Qualifications

• Current Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (RPSGT) credential or equivalent.
• BLS Certification.
• Relevant experience in the field.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in the Sleep Center for Children.
• Score and generate preliminary reports on sleep studies.
• Set up daytime sleep studies and assist the Sleep Clinic.
• Help the Department Director with day-to-day operations.
• Oversee QA activities of the night technician.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Computer Skills

Excellent Communications Skills

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Medical Terminology

Microsoft Office Applications

Multitasking

Strategic Thinking

Education

Post-High School Diploma Program

Job description

Job Summary

Open to Registered respiratory therapists or Registered Sleep Technologists.

Qualifications for this role include:

• Current Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) OR American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic Technologists (ABRET) credential (R.EEG.T.) OR American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM) Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) credential OR National Board of Respiratory Care (RRT-SDS).
• BLS Certification.

Responsibilities

Position exists to provide support to the Sleep Center for Children in conjunction with the Medical Director and with the Department Director. Primary responsibility is to score and generate preliminary reports on all the sleep studies performed at the sleep lab according to the AASM scoring guidelines. Set up daytime sleep studies and assist the Sleep Clinic as needed. Help and backup the Department Director to fulfill the day-to-day operations and activities of the Sleep Clinic/Center and EEG department, make recommendation and submit equipment and supplies request to the Department Director. Oversees QA activities of the night technician and their performance. Back up for the Lead EEG Tech as needed. Other duties assigned by the Department Director. Report directly to the Department Director and to the Medical Director. Completion of 10 SLEEP/EEG related CEU’s within 1 year of hire and every year thereafter is required.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
• Post-High School Diploma Program.

Experience

• Relevant Experience.

Certification and Licensure

• Current Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) OR American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic Technologists (ABRET) credential (R.EEG.T.) OR American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM) Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) credential OR National Board of Respiratory Care (RRT-SDS).
• BLS Certification.

Required Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Computer Skills to include use and navigation
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Medical Terminology
• Microsoft Office Applications
• Multitasking
• Strategic Thinking