Polysomnographer - PRN

10 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking an experienced polysomnography technician to provide diagnostic testing for patients from newborn to 21 years old in a pediatric setting at our North Druid Hills location in Atlanta, GA.

The candidate will perform testing and scoring, monitor patient understanding, ensure quality of testing, and may assist with new staff orientation and quality initiatives; a high school diploma and BLS are required with 10+ years experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of polysomnography experience or RPSGT/RRT/CRT certification
• Strong organizational capabilities and communication skills
• BLS certification within 30 days of employment

Responsibilities

• Independently performs diagnostic polysomnographic testing and scoring in patients from newborn to 21 years old.
• Monitors and addresses patient and family understanding and compliance with treatment and testing.
• Identifies and corrects issues with testing quality.
• May assist with orientation of new staff and participate in quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

10+ years polysomnography

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Provides polysomnographic testing to patients from newborn to 21 years of age consistent with accepted standards. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience 10 years of experience in polysomnography or a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification Summary

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of employment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong organizational capabilities and communication skills

Job Responsibilities

• Independently performs diagnostic polysomnographic testing and scoring in accordance with accepted national standards to patients from newborn to 21 years of age, integrating emotional, psychosocial, educational, and growth and development needs of the patient and family.
• Monitors and appropriately addresses the comprehension, understanding, and compliance of the patient and family with regard to treatment and testing.
• Identifies and corrects issues with testing technical quality.
• May assist with orientation of new staff and participate in quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location

Address: 2220 North Druid Hills Road

Job Family

Respiratory

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has been 100 percent committed to kids for more than 100 years. A not-for-profit organization, Children’s is dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. With 3 hospitals, 20 neighborhood locations and a total of 673 beds, Children’s is the largest healthcare provider for children in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. Children’s offers access to more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs and is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Children’s has been recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Place to Work, a Best Place for Working Mothers, and as a top employer for diversity and millennials. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefit package that supports our mission, vision and values. We are proud to offer an array of programs and services to our employees that have distinguished us as a best place to work in the country. Connect to our mission of making kids better today and healthier tomorrow.

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