Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

November 29, 2023

Department:

34005300 Respiratory Therapy

Shift:

Permanent Nights (United States of America)

Shift Length:

12 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

0

Union Contract:

Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

Conducts the comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders in patients. Responsible for assessments, diagnosis, treatments and education of patients with suspected sleep disorders under the direction of a physician.

Key Position Details:

• Casual position
• Permanent night shift, 12-hour shifts
• No weekend rotation

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

• Polysomnographic testing, scoring and follow up
  • Applies electrodes, monitors accordingly, ensures artifact free recordings and documents values for any clinical event during testing.
  • Implements and titrates appropriate therapy per lab protocol.
  • Scores Polysomnograms, downloads/stores data and generates reports prior to follow up appointment.
• Patient education and record management
  • Educate patient on sleep disorders, testing procedures and operation of sleep disorder devices.
  • Verify medical order/protocol, complete all technical paperwork.
  • Complete appropriate paperwork and billing procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Vocational or Technical Training in a polysomnography program with a state licensed and/or nationally accredited educational facility or, equivalent experience with documented proficiency in all required competencies of a Polysomnographic Technologist or, meets Board Registered Polysomnographic (BRPT) standards for a sleep technologist preferred
• 0 to 2 years polysomnography experience preferred and
• 0 to 2 years Strong knowledge of Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) devices preferred and
• 0 to 2 years Able to assess patients, apply critical thinking and determine appropriate interventions preferred
• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required Upon Hire
• Board Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (BPRT) Board Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (BPRT) or, credentialed with Sleep Disorders Specialty from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) Upon Hire required and
• Current license in allied health profession if applicable preferred

Physical Demands
Light Work:
Lifting weight Up to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently