Pediatric Sleep Technologist, Per Diem

Boston Children's Hospital; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Affordable health insurance

Vision and dental insurance

Child care subsidies

Generous paid time off

403(b) Retirement Savings plan

Pension

Tuition and Certification Reimbursment

Cell phone discounts

Discounted rates on public transit (T)

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital seeks a sleep technician to perform standard and complex pediatric sleep studies, including CPAP/BPAP titrations, in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The role involves patient and equipment preparation, data collection, and coordination with the sleep center team.

The ideal candidate has pediatric sleep laboratory experience, a High School Diploma or GED (Associate’s degree preferred), and BLS certification; RPSGT eligibility is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; an Associate's degree in a related field is preferred.
• Experience in a pediatric sleep laboratory setting is preferred.
• BLS certification is required; RPSGT exam eligibility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and equipment for sleep studies and collect relevant medical history.
• Perform polysomnography including routine and specialized studies as requested.
• Maintain and troubleshoot PSG equipment and coordinate repairs as needed.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in ongoing education and protocol development.

Skills

Pediatric sleep tech experience

Patient preparation

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Associates degree in relevant concentration

Job description

Position Summary

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

Job Responsibilities

• 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

The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.

Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors.

Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes.

• flexible schedules
• affordable health
• vision and dental insurance
• child care and student loan subsidies
• generous levels of time off
• 403(b) Retirement Savings plan
• Pension
• Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement
• cell phone plan discounts
• discounted rates on T-passes

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