PSG tech/RRT I

Cincinnati Children's; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children's in Cincinnati, Ohio, is looking for a full-time Respiratory Therapist for the Sleep Lab. The role involves assessing patients, documenting care, and implementing technical skills following established guidelines. Candidates should have an Associate's degree in a related field and a valid RT License. The position is scheduled for nights with an expected pay range of $31.50 to $37.64 based on FTE status.

Qualifications

• RT License, Registered RT.
• 0+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and recognize deviations in their status.
• Document routine observations and significant events.
• Evaluate effectiveness of care using clinical judgment.
• Coordinate respiratory care delivery in the healthcare environment.
• Implement technical skills and maintain documentation compliance.

Skills

Clinical Judgment

Documentation

Systems Thinking

Education

Associate’s degree in a related field

Tools

RT License

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, and matches formal knowledge with clinical events to make appropriate decisions during sleep study testing.
• Documentation – Demonstrates compliance with established documentation practices, records routine observations, changes in procedure and significant events to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnography results, provides thorough documentation during data collection with real‑time comments and narrative notes, and follows procedures to establish baseline values such as body position, oxyhemoglobin saturation, end tidal carbon dioxide, respiratory and heart rates.
• Clinical Judgment – Demonstrates competence in implementing technical skills required for patient, client and family care according to CCHMC policies, procedures and standards, identifies goals and outcomes for health, directs interventions toward those goals, evaluates effectiveness of care, and demonstrates critical thinking when making appropriate care decisions and relating that information to the health‑care team.
• Systems Thinking – Recognizes systems and processes within the healthcare environment that affect the patient experience, anticipates needs of patients and families, utilizes alternative resources when necessary, sustains regulatory knowledge, supports leadership in meeting regulatory compliance, monitors safety and departmental policies, ensures certifications and safety college requirements are fulfilled, and coordinates respiratory care delivery as a lead.
• Plan of Care – Implements required technical skills per CCHMC policies and procedures, sets goals and outcomes for health, directs interventions, evaluates effectiveness, demonstrates critical thinking, and maintains documentation compliance.

Job Qualifications

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

Job Details

Location: Burnet Campus
Schedule: Full time
Shift: Night (United States of America)
Department: Sleep Lab
Employee Status: Regular
FTE: 0.9
Weekly Hours: 36
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 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