Overnight RRT — Sleep Lab Sleep Study Specialist

Persante Health Care; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Persante Health Care seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to support overnight sleep testing at our Norwich, CT site. The role involves patient preparation, monitoring of polysomnographic data, and ensuring safety and comfort throughout the study.

Active Connecticut RRT licensure and BLS/CPR certification are required. This is a full-time, on-site position with graveyard shift hours, offering benefits including health, dental, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting overnight sleep testing or polysomnography is preferred.
• Active Connecticut Respiratory Therapist licensure required.
• BLS/CPR certification required.
• Ability to work overnight 10-hour shifts in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Explain testing procedures to patients and answer questions regarding the sleep study process.
• Apply recording and monitoring electrodes and sensors required for polysomnographic studies.
• Create and maintain an environment conducive to sleep by managing room conditions such as lighting, noise, and temperature.
• Maintain patient safety and comfort throughout testing procedures.
• Monitor physiological data throughout the sleep study and recognize artifacts that may affect study quality.
• Calibrate and troubleshoot equipment as needed to maintain accurate data collection.
• Apply appropriate testing and therapies as ordered and according to established protocols.
• Provide detailed documentation throughout the testing process.
• Complete post-study procedures including data validation and documentation review.
• Ensure accurate patient information is associated with collected study data.
• Maintain sleep lab equipment and communicate mechanical issues according to policy.
• Follow infection control procedures and safety protocols.
• Participate in training and professional development activities as required.
• Adhere to all organizational policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Skills

Overnight shift endurance

Polysomnographic testing

Vital data monitoring

Patient preparation and care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in respiratory therapy

Tools

BLS/CPR certification

Active RRT credential

Job description

Persante Health Care seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to support overnight sleep testing at our Norwich, CT site. The role involves patient preparation, monitoring of polysomnographic data, and ensuring safety and comfort throughout the study.

Active Connecticut RRT licensure and BLS/CPR certification are required. This is a full-time, on-site position with graveyard shift hours, offering benefits including health, dental, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan.