Polysom Technician - RCP - Nights

CHS Children's Hospital and Health System, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Night shift schedule

Job summary

Children’s Wisconsin is seeking a Polysom Technician IV - RCP to perform polysomnography and related respiratory care in the Sleep Lab. The role supports pediatric patients and collaborates with the Ambulatory Manager and Medical Director.

Required credentials include Wisconsin RCP licensure, BLS/CPR, and RPSGT/RRT certifications, with prior polysomnography and respiratory therapy experience preferred. Onsite at Milwaukee main hospital, 0.9 FTE night shifts.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• Current licensure as a Wisconsin Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP).
• RPSGT and RRT certifications required.
• CPR/BLS certification required for healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Perform polysomnography and score per lab standards.
• Provide diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care as needed.
• Care for Trach/Vent patients when required.
• Explain pre/post-testing procedures to patients and families.
• Maintain sleep lab equipment and inventory.

Skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

High School Diploma or GED/HSED

Job description

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country.

The Polysom Technician IV - RCP in this role provides comprehensive diagnostic and treatment procedures within the space of the Sleep Lab (under the direction of the Ambulatory Manager and Medical Director). This may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services, patient care and education. It may also include caring for patients requiring respiratory therapy not limited to medication administration and care of Trach/Vent patients.

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus (External candidates only)

Hours: 6:30 pm - 7:00 am
Schedule: 3 - 12 hour shifts per week (0.9 FTE)
No Holidays

Onsite - Milwaukee main hospital

Education

• High School graduate or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) required
• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy required

Licensure & Certifications

• Current licensure by the State of Wisconsin as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) required
• Current CPR certification - Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through American Heart or American Red Cross required
• RPSGT-Registered Polysomnographic Technician - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists required
• RRT-Registered Respiratory Therapist - The National Board for Respiratory Care required

Experience

Previous experience in a polysomnographic technician role and respiratory therapy department required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Analytical skills are necessary to resolve complex clinical problems relating to the integration of anatomy and physiology into sleep/wake pathology and patient safety and welfare.
• Basic computer skills.
• Possess adequate time management skills.
• Interpersonal and communication skills are sufficient to interact with interdisciplinary health team members and consumers.
• Able to work flexible hours to meet patient and department needs.
• Ability to sit and monitor patients while scoring polysomnograms for several hours.

Essential Functions

Understand and satisfies the needs of the neonatal, infant, toddler, pre-school, school-age, adolescent and/or adult patient and families regarding their growth and development process. Evaluates and identifies needs prior to and during testing and initiates appropriate action. Safely initiates, performs and maintains competency in the following areas: Diagnostics such as Polysomnograms, Cardio-pulmonary tracings, and blood draws. Titration and monitoring of positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy. Perform appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and adjust if necessary. Perform positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting. Explain pre-testing, testing, and post-testing procedures to the patient and family. Downloads, analyzes and records/scores data per AASM and lab standards and contacts on-call physician as needed. Cleans and assembles sleep lab equipment according to protocol. Ensures departmental equipment is maintained according to manufacturers and other regulatory agency specifications and utilizes resources appropriately. Assists with maintaining inventory and supplies within the sleep lab and being fiscally responsible.

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus (External candidates)
$2500.00 after successful completion of the 90 day introductory period
$2500.00 after 6 months of successful performance

Equal Opportunity

Children Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Certifications/Licenses

• N/A, BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council, License Respiratory Care Practitioner (28) - State of Wisconsin,
• RPSGT-Registered Polysomnographic Technician - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists,
• RRT-Registered Respiratory Therapist - The National Board for Respiratory Care

Company Focus

Dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We are the region's only independent healthcare system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. In Milwaukee and throughout the state, we provide kids and their families a wide range of care and support - everything from routine care for ear aches or sore throats to life saving advances and treatment options. Our academic partner, The Medical College of Wisconsin, brings many of the nation's most well-respected doctors to our team. Together we work to ensure that every child and family we serve receives nothing but the best. Learn more about our affiliation with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the power of academic medicine.