Respiratory Therapist Polysomnographer

Dayton Children's Hospital; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus available

Job summary

Dayton Children's Hospital is looking for a skilled Polysomnographic Technologist/RCP at the Sleep Lab to perform sleep studies and provide comprehensive treatment for sleep disorders. The role requires excellent patient care, collaboration with healthcare teams, and adherence to AASM standards.

This position involves night shifts, working seven nights per week from 6:30 PM to 7 AM. A sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates, enhancing the competitive job offer in Ohio.

Qualifications

• Expert skills in conducting sleep studies and technical scoring of sleep events.
• Ability to perform comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders.
• Understanding of AASM standards for sleep staging.

Responsibilities

• Assure excellent quality in diagnostic and therapeutic services.
• Work closely with team members to ensure quality care.
• Provide coverage for shifts as needed.

Skills

Conducting sleep studies

Patient assessment

Calibration and troubleshooting

Mentoring staff

Patient/family education

Education

Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT)

Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Job description

Facility

Dayton Children's - Main Campus

Department

Sleep Lab

Schedule

Full time

Hours

36

Job Details

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

Department Specific Job Details

Night shift, 6:30 p‑7 am, 7 nights per week

Benefits

Sign on bonus available