Polysomnographer - PRN

choa; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a licensed polysomnographic technologist to perform diagnostic sleep studies for patients from newborn to 21 years old. The role requires independent testing, scoring, and attention to family education, with a focus on safe, high-quality care during night shifts.

Qualified candidates will have 10 years of experience or equivalent certification (RPSGT/RRT/CRT) and must obtain BLS within 30 days, plus Georgia RCP licensure or NBRC credentials.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in polysomnography or a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of employment
• Active Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) license from the State of Georgia / NBRC credentials

Responsibilities

• Independently performs diagnostic polysomnographic testing and scoring in accordance with accepted national standards for patients from newborn to 21 years old
• Monitors and addresses patient and family comprehension, understanding, and compliance regarding 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

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Work Shift

Night

Worker Sub-Type

PRN

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.

Experience

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in pediatrics

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Certification Sum mary

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of employment
• If less than 10 years of experience, Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), with an active Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) license from the State of Georgia

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational capabilities and communication skills
• Enthusiasm and willingness to work with other

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