Sleep Technologist/ Polysomnographer

Dayton Children's Hospital; Dayton (OH); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Dayton Children's Hospital Sleep Lab is seeking a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) to perform sleep studies, sleep staging, and scoring according to AASM standards under supervision. The role includes patient assessment and education for sleep disorders, with emphasis on high-quality diagnostic services.

You will assist in CPAP/BiPAP titration, oxygen administration, and equipment calibration, while mentoring new sleep technicians.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor level education not required; high school diploma required.
• RPSGT certification required.
• 0–3 years healthcare experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Conduct sleep studies and assign sleep stages per AASM standards.
• Score polysomnography and related sleep events.
• Assess patients to determine needs and plan testing.
• Titrate CPAP/BiPAP and oxygen as indicated.
• Calibrate and troubleshoot sleep lab equipment; mentor new staff.

Kenntnisse

Polysomnography

Sleep staging

Technical scoring

Patient assessment

Ausbildung

High School diploma

Tools

Polysomnography equipment

Jobbeschreibung

Facility:

Dayton Children's - South Campus

Department:

Sleep Lab

Schedule:

Full time

Hours:

36

Job Details:

The Polysomnographic Technologist is a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) with expert skills in conducting sleep studies, sleep staging and technical scoring of sleep events according to the AASM standards. He/she works closely with the ambulatory supervisor, manager, Chief Medical Director to assure quality diagnostic and therapeutic services in the Sleep Lab. Provides excellent patient experience by following policies, procedures and protocols 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, blood gas sampling and analysis and patient/family education. The RPSGT also assists in mentoring staff and orienting and supervising new sleep technicians, scoring and staging studies, calibrating and troubleshooting equipment problems, supporting and implementation of new testing modalities. Provides coverage as needed.

Department Specific Job Details:

Required Qualifications

Education:
High School diploma

Certification:
RPSGT - Registered Polysomnographic Technologist - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists

Experience:
0-3 years of healthcare experience