Sleep Polysomnographic Trainee

daytonchildrens; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Children's in the Sleep Lab is seeking a Polysomnographic Trainee to develop competency in sleep testing procedures under the Medical Director and lab leadership.

The role includes data intake, instrumenting patients, observing sleep, operating equipment, and supervised therapeutic interventions (oxygen, airway management, PAP setup, blood gas monitoring) with scoring and reporting duties. Hours are 6:30p-7a, 3 twelve-hour days, weekends included.

Qualifications

• GED or High School diploma
• Completion of AASM A-Step program and educational modules within 6 months.
• RPSGT Credential within 18 months of completion of ASTEP program.
• Enrolled in A-Step program
• Computer skills, customer service skills, communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Obtains intake data and instruments the patient for testing.
• Observes and documents the patient's sleep behavior.
• Operates and troubleshoots the sleep diagnostic equipment.
• Provides therapeutic intervention under supervision (Oxygen Therapy, Basic Airway Management, PAP setup, Non-Invasive Blood Gas Monitoring, CPR).
• Assist with polysomnographic scoring and generation of accurate reports.
• Must be enrolled in the AASM A-Step program and complete educational modules to advance toward RPSGT credentials.

Skills

computer skills

customer service skills

communication skills

Education

GED or High School diploma

Job description

Facility: Dayton Children's - Main Campus Department: Sleep Lab Schedule: Full time Hours: 36 Job Details:

The Polysomnographic Trainee develops competency in and performs basic sleep testing procedures and associated interventions within the scope of practice. The sleep trainee works under the direction of the Medical Director of the Pediatric Sleep Center, sleep lab manager and assistant manager, with direct oversight by the night team leader or RPSGT.

Professional duties include: Obtaining intake data, instrumenting the patient for testing, observing and documenting the patient's sleep behavior, operating and troubleshooting the sleep diagnostic equipment and providing therapeutic intervention with supervision to include Oxygen Therapy, Basic Airway Management, setup and applying nocturnal fixed PAP system, Non-Invasive Blood Gas Monitoring, CPR, and monitoring response. Assist with polysomnographic scoring and generation of accurate reports. The sleep trainee must be enrolled in the AASM A-Step program and complete educational modules to advance toward RPSGT credentials. Respiratory Therapist student mandated to complete modules only.

Department Specific Job Details: Hours: 630p-7a ( 3 12 hour days ) weekends included

Required Qualifications

• GED or High School diploma


• Completion of AASM A-Step program and educational modules within 6 months.


• RPSGT Credential within 18 months of completion of ASTEP program.


• Enrolled in A-Step program


• Computer skills, customer service skills, communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• BLS Certified


• EMR