Respiratory Care Professional - Polysomnographer 1

choa; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Night shift Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) to perform polysomnographic testing for pediatric patients from newborn to 21 years old.

Requires 1 year of RRT/CRT experience, NBRC certification, and Georgia RCP license, plus BLS within 30 days of hire. Night shift with regular sub-type and on-site work duties. Strong teamwork and patient-care focus are essential.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as an RRT or CRT.
• Graduate of a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Active NBRC RRT or CRT certification and Georgia RCP license.
• BLS certification within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs diagnostic polysomnographic testing and scoring for patients from newborn to 21 years old.
• Monitors and addresses patient and family understanding and compliance with treatment and testing.
• Identifies and corrects issues with testing technical quality.
• May assist with orientation of new staff and participate in quality initiatives.

Skills

Polysomnography knowledge

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CoARC accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Tools

NBRC Certification (RRT/CRT)

Georgia RCP license

Job description

Work Shift

Night

Work Day(s)

Shift Start Time

Shift End Time

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

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.

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