Polysomnographer/RCP

Dayton Children's; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Dayton Children's Sleep Lab is seeking a Polysomnographic Technologist/RCP for night shifts (6:30p–7:00a, 7 nights/week). The role requires RPSGT and RRT licensure in Ohio, with an associate degree in respiratory therapy.

You will conduct sleep studies, score events, and provide QA feedback while supervising staff. Responsibilities include patient assessment, equipment calibration, and collaboration with the Medical Director to ensure top-quality diagnostic and therapeutic sleep services for

Qualifications

• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) and Respiratory Therapist (RRT) licensure in Ohio.
• Experience in conducting sleep studies, sleep staging and scoring per AASM standards.
• Ability to provide QA feedback and performance improvement input.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients to determine sleep study needs and plan treatment.
• Perform polysomnography, EEG, MSLT/MWT, and oxygen/ventilator titration.
• Calibrate and troubleshoot diagnostic equipment and implement new modalities.
• Oversee supply inventory and mentor/ supervise new sleep technicians, providing coverage as needed.

Skills

Sleep studies

Sleep staging

Technical scoring

AASM standards

QA feedback

Equipment calibration

Mentoring staff

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Polysomnography equipment

EEG

MSLT/MSWT

Oxygen titration

CPAP/BiPAP

Ventilator

Blood gas analyzer

Job description

Facility: Dayton Children's - Main Campus Department: Sleep Lab Schedule: Full time Hours: 40

Job Details: The Polysomnographic Technologist/RCP is a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) and Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with expert skills in conducting sleep studies, sleep staging and technical scoring of sleep events according to AASM standards, provides QA feedback. He/she works closely with the Team Leader, Supervisor, Manager and Medical Director to assure excellent quality in diagnostic and therapeutic services in the Sleep Lab. Provides excellent patient experience by following all protocols, policy and procedures and hospital values.

• Professional duties include patient assessment to determine patient specific needs, comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders, including polysomnography, extended EEG, MSLT/MWT, application and titration of oxygen, CPAP/BiPAP and ventilator, airway management, trach capping, blood gas sampling and analysis and patient/family education.


• Demonstrates skill in calibration and troubleshooting of diagnostic equipment, implementation of new test modalities.


• The RPSGT/RCP also assists in overseeing supply inventory, mentoring other staff, including orienting and supervising the work of new sleep technicians. Provides coverage as needed.

Department Specific Job Details: Sign on bonus available Hours: Night shift, 6:30p-7:00a, ( 7 nights per week ) License- RCP - Respiratory Care Professionals License - Ohio Respiratory Care Board is required Education: Associates degree is required in Respiratory Therapy

At Dayton Children's, we believe that each moment counts with our patients, families, and with each other. We are moving at a fast pace and are looking for the right talent for our team at Dayton Children's. We want people who embody our values and want to become a part of the Dayton Children's difference.

Our values:

We commit to safety - We ensure every action and decision prioritizes the safety of patients, families, and employees.

We serve with compassion - We bring generosity, empathy, and kindness to all interactions.

We own every moment - We take pride in everything we do.

We're better together - We collaborate, communicate, and support one another to deliver optimal care.

We innovate with purpose - We adapt and change to improve pediatric care, for today and tomorrow.

We value and respect each person - We create an inclusive space where everyone feels welcome and respected.

Dayton Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or based on age, color, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or transgender status.