Registered Polysomnography Tech - Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

Additional Information About the Role Join the Sleep Lab Team at BJC Barnes Jewish - West County Hospital. BJC Barnes Jewish - West County Hospital is dedicated to your growth and development.

Be a part of an environment where you can thrive. Must be a Respiratory Therapist. Full-time, Nights, Benefits Sign on Bonus Schedule - 3 / 12 Hour Shifts 7 : 30pm-7 : 30am $5,000 Sign on Bonus Overview Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital offers highly specialized surgical and medical services in an intimate environment and is known for outstanding patient care.

With 64 private patient rooms, 14 operating rooms and four intensive care unit rooms, the facility was designed to provide a comforting environment that is innovative, efficient and centered on the patient experience.

The campus features a park-like setting with landscaping and a walking path that winds through the grounds and connects to Millennium Park.

The Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital (BJWCH) Sleep / EEG Center is an 8 bed lab accredited member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).

Sleep Disorders affect more than 70 million Americans. At BJWCH, we provide excellent patient care and education. Overnight sleep testing is performed in a quiet, dark and safe environment with a focus on service excellence and technical quality by Registered Polysomnographic Technologists.

Preferred Qualifications Role Purpose The Polysom-RT Technologist is able to perform a wide variety of electro neurodiagnostic testing.

The role provides therapeutic, diagnostic and assessment related responsibilities within the sleep lab department, including completing test analysis (scoring) tracheostomy and mechanical ventilator management.

It can independently apply clinical respiratory expertise and scientific knowledge. This position ensures patient safety by providing care in an effective, developmentally, and age-appropriate manner.

Responsibilities Ensures quality diagnostic sleep testing outcomes to include patient preparation, electrode application, troubleshooting, producing artifact-free testing, documentation and equipment and room cleaning.

Performs all diagnostic testing procedures. Reviews clinical recordings with staff physicians when needed for assistance and clarification during interpretation.

Completes test analysis and prepares reports for physician interpretation. Demonstrates clinical and respiratory care skills to support additional job responsibilities such as tracheotomy and mechanical ventilator management.

Applies respiratory knowledge and clinical expertise, including the ability to assess, analyze and troubleshoot as needed.

Assists in the education and training processes within the department and acts as a resource to other technicians, including sharing respiratory knowledge BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position.

The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job. Minimum Requirements Education Associate's Degree - Electroneurodiagnostic Technol Associate's Degree - Electroneurodiagnostic Technol Experience No Experience Supervisor Experience No Experience Licenses & Certifications RPSGT Preferred Requirements Education Bachelor's Degree Experience 2-5 years Licenses & Certifications CRT RRT Benefits and Legal Statement BJC Total Rewards At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date Disability insurance* paid for by BJC Pension Plan* / 403(b) Plan funded by BJC 401(k) plan with BJC match Tuition Assistance available on first day BJC Institute for Learning and Development Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time Adoption assistance To learn more, go to www.

bjctotalrewards.com / Benefits *Not all benefits apply to all jobs The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Equal Opportunity Employer Qualifications

Role Purpose The Polysom-RT Technologist is able to perform a wide variety of electro neurodiagnostic testing. The role provides therapeutic, diagnostic and assessment related responsibilities within the sleep lab department, including completing test analysis (scoring) tracheostomy and mechanical ventilator management.

It can independently apply clinical respiratory expertise and scientific knowledge. This position ensures patient safety by providing care in an effective, developmentally, and age-appropriate manner.

Responsibilities Ensures quality diagnostic sleep testing outcomes to include patient preparation, electrode application, troubleshooting, producing artifact-free testing, documentation and equipment and room cleaning.

Performs all diagnostic testing procedures. Reviews clinical recordings with staff physicians when needed for assistance and clarification during interpretation.

Completes test analysis and prepares reports for physician interpretation. Demonstrates clinical and respiratory care skills to support additional job responsibilities such as tracheotomy and mechanical ventilator management.

Applies respiratory knowledge and clinical expertise, including the ability to assess, analyze and troubleshoot as needed.

Assists in the education and training processes within the department and acts as a resource to other technicians, including sharing respiratory knowledge BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position.

The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job. Minimum Requirements Education Associate's Degree - Electroneurodiagnostic Technol Associate's Degree - Electroneurodiagnostic Technol Experience No Experience Supervisor Experience No Experience Licenses & Certifications RPSGT Preferred Requirements Education Bachelor's Degree Experience 2-5 years Licenses & Certifications CRT RRT

Responsibilities

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital offers highly specialized surgical and medical services in an intimate environment and is known for outstanding patient care.

With 64 private patient rooms, 14 operating rooms and four intensive care unit rooms, the facility was designed to provide a comforting environment that is innovative, efficient and centered on the patient experience.

The campus features a park-like setting with landscaping and a walking path that winds through the grounds and connects to Millennium Park.

The Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital (BJWCH) Sleep / EEG Center is an 8 bed lab accredited member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).

Sleep Disorders affect more than 70 million Americans. At BJWCH, we provide excellent patient care and education. Overnight sleep testing is performed in a quiet, dark and safe environment with a focus on service excellence and technical quality by Registered Polysomnographic Technologists.