Pediatric Sleep Technologist II

Boston Children’s Hospital; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital is seeking a Sleep Technologist to perform routine and complex pediatric inpatient and outpatient sleep studies, including PSG, PAP, O2, and related procedures in our sleep center.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, an associate degree preferred, experience in a pediatric sleep lab, and BLS certification; RPSGT eligibility is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED required or equivalent; Associate degree preferred.
• Experience in a pediatric sleep laboratory setting is preferred.
• BLS certification required; RPSGT exam eligibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients and equipment for sleep studies and reviews procedure requests.
• Performs routine and complex pediatric sleep studies, including polysomnograms and PAP/BiPAP titrations.
• Maintains and troubleshoots sleep lab equipment and coordinates repairs as needed.
• Attends monthly technical staff meetings and contributes to protocols and procedures.
• Participates in continuing education and professional meetings at local, regional, and national levels.

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Associate degree in relevant concentration

Job description

Position Summary

Performs routine (standard CPAP and BPAP titrations) and complex pediatric inpatient and outpatient sleep studies.

Job Responsibilites

• Procedure Prep: Prepares patients and equipment for procedures. Obtains medical history from patients/families to identify and meet patient-specific needs. (e.g., physical/mental limitations, current physiological status regarding the testing procedure). Reviews procedure request provided by ordering physician and complies with all standard lab protocols.
• Procedures: Performs polysomnograms according to hospital and laboratory standards and protocols; routine and specialized PSG, PAP, O2, Trach, and other specialized procedures to meet the procedure request/goals of the study.
• Equipment: Perform routine and complex equipment care and maintenance, troubleshoots technical problems with equipment, and coordinate repairs as needed with appropriate personnel. Keeps equipment clean and in proper working order.
• Department Operations: Attend monthly technical staff meetings providing professional input for the development of procedures and protocols for the Center.
• Continuing Education: Participate in professional meetings on a local, regional, and national basis.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

High School Diploma / GED, Associates degree in relevant concentration is preferred

Experience:

Experience in a pediatric sleep laboratory setting is preferred

Licensure/ Certifications:

BLS required, RPSGT exam eligible is preferred