RCP/ Sleep Technologist

Dayton Children's Hospital; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Polysomnographic Technologist/RCP at Dayton Children's Hospital — Sleep Lab conducts sleep studies, scoring according to AASM standards, and provides QA feedback. Works with Team Leader, Assistant Manager, Manager and Medical Director to ensure high quality diagnostic and therapeutic services.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders, including polysomnography, extended EEG, MSLT/ MWT, oxygen titration, CPAP/BiPAP, ventilator management, airway

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Allied Health Sciences Respiratory Care.
• Participate in ASTEP if SDS or RPSGT not held at hire.
• 0-3 years of healthcare experience.
• RCP, RRT, BLS credentials required.
• Obtain SDS or RPSGT within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform polysomnography and sleep stage scoring according to AASM standards.
• Provide QA feedback and collaborate with sleep lab leadership.
• Assist in supervision and mentoring of sleep technicians.
• Oversee supply inventory and ensure patient safety and comfort.

Skills

RCP

RRT

BLS

Education

Associate’s Degree in Allied Health Sciences Respiratory Care

Job description

Job Details

The Polysomnographic Technologist/RCP is a Polysomnographic Technician 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, Assistant Manager, 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, blood gas sampling and analysis and patient/family education. Demonstrates skill in calibration and troubleshooting of diagnostic equipment, implementation of new test modalities. The RCP also assists in overseeing supply inventory, mentoring other staff, including orienting and supervising the work of new sleep technicians. Provides coverage as needed.

Facility

Dayton Children's - Main Campus

Department

Sleep Lab

Schedule

Full time

Hours

36

Job Details

The Polysomnographic Technologist/RCP is a Polysomnographic Technician 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, Assistant Manager, 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, blood gas sampling and analysis and patient/family education. Demonstrates skill in calibration and troubleshooting of diagnostic equipment, implementation of new test modalities. The RCP also assists in overseeing supply inventory, mentoring other staff, including orienting and supervising the work of new sleep technicians. Provides coverage as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Department Specific Job Details:
• Associate’s Degree in Allied Health Sciences Respiratory Care
• Participate in ASTEP if does not have SDS or RPSGT at time of hire.
• 0-3 years of healthcare experience
• RCP, RRT, BLS
• Obtain SDS or RPSGT within 2 years of hire