Pediatric Sleep Technologist-Per Diem

Boston Children's Hospital; Waltham (MA); In loco; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

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Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a Sleep Technologist to perform routine and complex pediatric sleep studies, including CPAP/BPAP titrations, inpatients and outpatients. You will prepare patients, run PSGs, and ensure procedures meet standards.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with an associate degree preferred; BLS required; RPSGT exam eligible preferred. Experience in a pediatric sleep lab is valued and opportunities for continuing education are available.

Competenze

• High School Diploma or GED required; associates degree preferred.
• Experience in a pediatric sleep laboratory setting preferred.
• BLS certification required; RPSGT exam eligible preferred.

Mansioni

• Procedure Prep: prepares patients and equipment and reviews patient history.
• Performs polysomnograms and routine/specialized PSG, PAP, O2, and related procedures.
• Maintains and troubleshoots sleep study equipment and coordinates repairs as needed.
• Participates in department meetings to improve procedures and protocols.
• Engages in continuing education through professional meetings.

Conoscenze

Patient care

Communication

Procedural prep

Formazione

High School Diploma / GED

Associates degree in relevant concentration

Strumenti

Polysomnography equipment

PSG procedures

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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

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. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.