Polysomnographer Trainee

Facility : Dayton Children's - Main CampusDepartment : Pulmonary / Sleep Medicine Diagnostic LabsSchedule : Full timeHours : 36Job 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 : Education : GED / High School diploma required.

One year of post secondary education preferred.Sign on bonus eligible- $ 1500.00Certifications : Completion of AASM A-Step program and educational modules within 6 months requiredRPSGT Credential within 18 months of completion of ASTEP program requiredEnrolled in A-Step program- BLS Certified preferredHours : Night position, 630pm-7am.

Sun-FriEducation Requirements : GED (Required), High School (Required)Certification / License Requirements : RPSGT - Registered Polysomnographic Technologist - Board of Registered Polysomnographic TechnologistsAt Dayton Children's we believe that each moment counts with our patients, families and with each other.

We are moving at a fast pace and are looking for the right talent for our team at Dayton Children's. We want people who embody our values and want to become a part of the Dayton Children's difference.

If this is you, apply today!Our values : Safety We make safety our first priority.Compassion We deliver compassionate, family-centered care to all we serve.

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