Polysomnography Technician (Night Shift) - Resident

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia in Philadelphia, PA seeks a Night Shift Polysomnography Technician - Resident to join our Sleep Lab. Under supervision you will perform basic polysomnography, calibrate signals, and document results per established standards.

Requires High School Diploma or GED; 6 months direct patient care; BLS certification on hire. Enrollment in polysomnography, neurodiagnostics, or respiratory therapy is preferred; weekend and some holidays required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's Degree in Polysomnography, Neurodiagnostics or Respiratory Therapy program preferred.
• CAAHEP accredited program in polysomnography preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs delegated tasks for select number of patients and families.
• Prepares and calibrates equipment for testing, applies electrodes and sensors.
• Follows protocols ensuring data collection and documentation for physician interpretation of the polysomnogram.
• Cleans and sterilizes equipment after each sleep study.
• Sets up EEG/LTM recordings and electrode placement per 10-20 system.
• Maintains professional conduct and ongoing professional development.
• Completes Continuing Education Credits as required by AASM.
• Keeps inventory and orders sleep lab supplies.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's Degree Active enrollment in Polysomnography, Neurodiagnostics or Respiratory Therapy program Preferred

Job description

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia in Philadelphia, PA seeks a Night Shift Polysomnography Technician - Resident to join our Sleep Lab. Under supervision you will perform basic polysomnography, calibrate signals, and document results per established standards.

Requires High School Diploma or GED; 6 months direct patient care; BLS certification on hire. Enrollment in polysomnography, neurodiagnostics, or respiratory therapy is preferred; weekend and some holidays required.