PSG Tech/RRT 18:30-07:00

Cincinnati Children's; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 43,394 - 51,852; Part time

Job summary

A children's healthcare institution in Cincinnati is offering a part-time (0.6 FTE) position in the Sleep Lab for a qualified individual. The role involves assessing patients' cardio-pulmonary needs, maintaining documentation standards, and demonstrating clinical judgment. Successful candidates will have an Associate’s degree and an RT License, but prior experience is not mandatory. The expected pay range is between $31.50 - $37.64 per hour, with night shifts required.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate’s degree in a relevant field.
• Must have an RT License and registered RT credentials.
• No previous work experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and families using a family-centered care approach.
• Document routine observations and significant events.
• Demonstrate competence in technical skills for patient care.
• Evaluate effectiveness of proposed health interventions.
• Recognize and navigate healthcare systems affecting patient experience.

Skills

Assessment skills

Documentation skills

Clinical judgment

Systems thinking

Patient care planning

Education

Associate’s degree in a related field

RT License, Registered RT

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Assessment – Assesses patients, clients and families and recognizes normal parameters, deviations and abnormalities in physical, emotional, developmental and behavioral status as it relates to cardio‑pulmonary needs using a family‑centered approach to care, plans and prioritizes care to meet patient, client and family needs, collects clinical data, utilizes decision trees and guidelines, matches formal knowledge with clinical events to make appropriate decisions during sleep study testing.
• Documentation – Demonstrates compliance with established practices in documentation, documents routine observations, changes in procedure and significant events to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnography results, provides thorough documentation during data collection based on direct observation of the patient through real‑time comments and narrative notes, follows procedures to establish and document baseline values (e.g., body position, oxyhemoglobin saturation, end tidal carbon dioxide values, respiratory and heart rates).
• Clinical Judgment – Demonstrates competence in the implementation of the technical skills required for the care of patients, clients and families according to CCHMC policies, procedures and standards, identifies goals and outcomes for health with the patient, client and family, directs interventions toward the attainment of goals and outcomes as it relates to cardio‑pulmonary health, evaluates effectiveness of care, demonstrates critical thinking by making appropriate care decisions and relating that information to the healthcare team, implements standards of patient care and access, facilitates patient and family learning by providing structured education based upon the Plan of Care and patient and family needs.
• Systems Thinking – Recognizes systems and processes within the healthcare environment that affect patient experience, anticipates needs of patients and families as they move through the healthcare system, utilizes untapped and alternative resources as necessary, sustains a comprehensive understanding of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards, supports leadership in efforts to meet and sustain regulatory compliance, monitors and complies with safety and departmental policies and procedures, ensures all certifications and Safety College requirements are fulfilled in a timely basis, is mindful of CCHMC processes and CMS standards and asserts safety and compliance concerns to leadership, coordinates delivery of respiratory care while in the role of Lead, serves as point of contact for ongoing monitoring of workload, workflow and appropriate respiratory care staffing levels.
• Plan of Care – Demonstrates competence in the implementation of the technical skills required for the care of patients, clients and families according to CCHMC policies, identifies goals and outcomes for health with the patient, client and family, directs interventions toward the attainment of goals and outcomes as it relates to cardio‑pulmonary health, evaluates effectiveness of care, demonstrates critical thinking by making appropriate care decisions and relating that information to the healthcare team, implements standards of patient care and access, demonstrates compliance with established practices in documentation of care.

Job Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a related field
• 0+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
• RT License, Registered RT

Primary Location

Burnet Campus

Schedule

Part time

Shift

Night (United States of America)

Department

Sleep Lab

Employee Status

Regular

FTE

0.6

Weekly Hours

24

Expected Starting Pay Range

Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status $31.50 - $37.64

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability