Pediatric Sleep & Respiratory Tech (Polysomnography)

Norton Healthcare; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Healthcare in Louisville, KY seeks a Pediatric Respiratory Sleep Tech to join the patient care team. You will assess respiratory care and polysomnographic modalities, perform diagnostic testing and PAP titrations, and ensure care is aligned with physician orders.

This role includes patient and family education, adherence to ventilation guidelines, and participation in quality improvement projects and staff education.

Qualifications

• Required: RPGST or RST or SDS within 12 months of hire
• Required: CRT or RRT within 12 months of hire
• Required: Respiratory Therapist (KY)
• Desired: One year in a pediatric respiratory setting

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate the appropriateness of respiratory care / polysomnographic modalities within patient care and all types of polysomnographic testing
• Perform diagnostic testing (Polysomnography and Multiple Sleep Latency Tests) and therapeutic testing (CPAP titrations and Split PAP studies)
• Provide patient and family education related to medications, ordered testing and sleep disorders
• Participate in performance improvement projects and education opportunities for staff

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

Norton Healthcare in Louisville, KY seeks a Pediatric Respiratory Sleep Tech to join the patient care team. You will assess respiratory care and polysomnographic modalities, perform diagnostic testing and PAP titrations, and ensure care is aligned with physician orders.

This role includes patient and family education, adherence to ventilation guidelines, and participation in quality improvement projects and staff education.