Dayton Children's
Polysomnographic Technologist- Trainee/ Non-RCP
Dayton Children's, Dayton, Ohio, United States, 45444
Facility:Dayton Children's - Main Campus
Department:Pulmonary/Sleep Medicine Diagnostic Labs
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 supervisor, 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:
Sign On Bonus Eligible- $ 3,000
Education- High school/ GED required.
Training/ Certification - Completion of AASM A-Step program and educational modules within 6 months. RPSGT Credential within 18 months of completion of ASTEP program.
( required).
Education Requirements:GED (Required), High School (Required)Certification/License Requirements:
Department:Pulmonary/Sleep Medicine Diagnostic Labs
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 supervisor, 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:
Sign On Bonus Eligible- $ 3,000
Education- High school/ GED required.
Training/ Certification - Completion of AASM A-Step program and educational modules within 6 months. RPSGT Credential within 18 months of completion of ASTEP program.
( required).
Education Requirements:GED (Required), High School (Required)Certification/License Requirements: