Registered Polysomnographic Technologist - Level 2 - OU Children's Hospital - PRN

Oklahoma Children's Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma Children's Hospital Sleep Lab seeks a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (Level 2) to perform sleep studies and therapies PRN. The role includes patient care, data collection, and educating families, with duties extending to mentoring new staff.

The position requires an RRT or RPSGT and BLS, plus at least one year of experience in polysomnography, ensuring safety and quality in the lab environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of experience as a polysomnographic technician.
• RRT or RPSGT certification required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates safe, high-quality technical services in the sleep lab.
• Performs polysomnographic testing, CPAP titration, and MSLT.
• Documents data and prepares reports for the physician.
• Calibrates, maintains, and cleans sleep lab equipment.
• Educates patients and families before and after procedures.
• Acts as a preceptor for students and new staff.
• Provides general oversight to other staff.

Skills

Polysomnography

CPAP titration

MSLT

Patient care

Technical literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Safety and equipment maintenance

Job description

Position Title

Registered Polysomnographic Technologist - Level 2 - OU Children's Hospital - PRN Department: Sleep Lab

Job Description

Under general supervision, the Polysomnographic Technician PRN will provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders including sleep testing, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care, and direct patient education.

Essential Responsibilities

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities, with or without an accommodation, may result in disqualification from the position.

• Coordinates and assumes responsibility for ensuring the delivery of safe, efficient, and high quality technical services and support in the sleep lab.
• Provides patient care, appropriately operates equipment and carries out diagnostic and therapeutic interventions including but not limited to Polysomnographic Testing, CPAP Titration, and Multiple Sleep Latency Testing (MSLT).
• Documents physiological activity and abnormal readings; provides a detailed report for the physician.
• Calibrates, maintains, and cleans equipment used by the department.
• Utilizes appropriate patient/family teaching methods and ensures education needs are met for both pre and post procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of scoring parameters.
• Serves as a preceptor for students and new employees.
• Provides general oversight to other staff members.

General Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience

• 1 year of experience as a Polysomnographic Technician required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s)

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care OR Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) issued by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) required.

Basic Life Support (BLS)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required.

Requirements for RRT Applicants

• If applying as an RRT, Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) issued by the Oklahoma State Medical Board required.
• If applying as an RRT, Sleep Disorders Specialty (SDS) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of safety and maintenance of electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of sleep disorders and treatment.
• Experience operating equipment used in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders.
• Ability to explain technical information.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze data and prepare a written report.
• Good computer skills.

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