Resp Therapist I/PSG Technician 18:30-07:00

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center; Greendale (WI); On-site; USD 43,394 - 51,852; Part time

Job summary

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center is looking for a part-time Sleep/Respiratory Therapist at the Burnet Campus in Greendale, Wisconsin. The role involves assessing patients, planning care, and documenting observations using a family-centered approach. Candidates must have an Associate's degree and a Registered Respiratory Therapy license.

The position requires critical thinking and clinical judgment. The expected pay range is between $31.50 and $37.64 per hour, based on experience and FTE status.

Qualifications

• 0+ years of work experience in a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients using family-centered approach.
• Plan and prioritize patient care.
• Document clinical observations and events.
• Implement technical skills according to policies.
• Monitor safety and departmental policies.
• Establish and implement Plan of Care.
• Function as a professional sleep/respiratory therapist.

Skills

Sleep/Respiratory care skills

Critical thinking

Clinical judgment

Documentation practices

Education

Associate's degree in a related field

Registered Respiratory Therapy (RT) license

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Assesses patients, clients and families using a family‑centered approach to care and recognizes normal parameters, deviations, and abnormalities in physical, emotional, developmental, and behavioral status as it relates to cardio‑pulmonary needs.
• 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.
• 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 such as body position, oxyhemoglobin saturation, end tidal carbon dioxide values, respiratory and heart rates, etc.
• Utilizes clinical judgment to implement required technical skills according to CCHMC policies, identifies goals and outcomes, directs interventions, evaluates effectiveness, and demonstrates critical thinking by making appropriate care decisions and relating information to the healthcare team.
• Supports systems thinking by recognizing processes within the healthcare environment that affect the patient experience, anticipates needs, utilizes untapped resources, and maintains understanding of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.
• Monitors safety and departmental policies; ensures all certifications and Safety College requirements are fulfilled; communicates safety and compliance concerns; coordinates delivery of respiratory care and acts as point of contact for workload monitoring, workflow, and staffing levels.
• Establishes and implements the Plan of Care: identifies goals and outcomes, directs interventions toward cardio‑pulmonary health, evaluates effectiveness, and demonstrates compliance with documentation practices.
• Functions as a professional sleep/respiratory therapist applying theoretical knowledge to the care of infant, child, adolescent, and adult patients; demonstrates competence in sleep/respiratory care skills, problem solving, critical thinking, and priority setting; recognizes need for professional growth.

Job Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related field.
• 0+ years of work experience in a related discipline.
• Registered Respiratory Therapy (RT) license.

Work Information

Primary Location: Burnet Campus. Schedule: Part‑time, Night shift (United States of America). Employee Status: Regular FTE 0.6. Weekly Hours: 24. Expected Starting Pay Range: $31.50–$37.64 (annualized pay may vary based on FTE status).

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Cincinnati Children’s is a proud 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.