Respiratory Care Professional - Polysomnographer 1

10 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide polysomnographic testing for patients from newborn to 21 years old, following national standards and delivering safe, compassionate care.

The role requires an active NBRC credential (RRT or CRT), a Georgia license, and BLS within 30 days. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality testing and participate in ongoing quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Must hold NBRC RRT or CRT certification and an active Georgia RCP license.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of employment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Enthusiasm and willingness to work with others.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs polysomnographic testing and scoring for patients from newborn to 21 years.
• Monitors patient and family understanding and adherence to testing procedures.
• Identifies and corrects testing quality issues.
• May assist with staff orientation and participate in quality initiatives.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team orientation

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Job Description

Provides polysomnographic testing to patients from newborn to 21 years of age consistent with accepted standards. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Experience

1 year Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in pediatrics
• 1 year of experience in polysomnography

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of a CoARC accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Certification Summary

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), with an active Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) license from the State of Georgia
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of employment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational capabilities and communication skills
• Enthusiasm and willingness to work with others

Job Responsibilities

• Independently performs diagnostic polysomnographic testing and scoring in accordance with accepted national standards to patients from newborn to 21 years of age, integrating emotional, psychosocial, educational, and growth and development needs of the patient and family.
• Monitors and appropriately addresses the comprehension, understanding, and compliance of the patient and family with regard to treatment and testing.
• Identifies and corrects issues with testing technical quality.
• May assist with orientation of new staff and participate in quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

2220 North Druid Hills Road

Job Family Respiratory

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has been 100 percent committed to kids for more than 100 years. A not-for-profit organization, Children’s is dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. With 3 hospitals, 20 neighborhood locations and a total of 673 beds, Children’s is the largest healthcare provider for children in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. Children’s offers access to more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs and is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Children’s has been recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Place to Work, a Best Place for Working Mothers, and as a top employer for diversity and millennials.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefit package that supports our mission, vision and values. We are proud to offer an array of programs and services to our employees that have distinguished us as a best place to work in the country.

Connect to our mission of making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. Have questions about the recruitment process? Check out What to Expect. https://careers.choa.org/lp/What%20to%20Expect/2895392d3ba166e6/?locale=en_US