Registered Polysomnography Technologist, $7,000 Sign On Bonus and New Rates of Pay!
Company: Akron Children's Hospital
Location: Akron
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
About Akron Children's Hospital
Akron Children's Hospital has been caring for children since 1890,
and our pediatric specialties are ranked among the nation's best by
U.S. News & World Report. With two hospital campuses, regional
health centers and more than 50 primary and specialty care
locations throughout Ohio, we're making it easier for today's busy
families to find the high-quality care they need. In 2020, our
health care system provided more than 1.1 million patient
encounters. We also operate neonatal and pediatric units in the
hospitals of our regional health care partners. Every year, our
Children's Home Care Group nurses provide thousands of in-home
visits, and our School Health nurses manage clinic visits for
students from preschool through high school. With our Quick Care
Online virtual visits and Akron Children's Anywhere app, we're here
for families whenever and wherever they need us. Learn more at
akronchildrens.org .
OUR PROMISES
We are seeking people who are committed to fostering a diverse
environment in which patients, family and staff from a variety of
backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed,
included and can thrive.
Full time, part time and PRN available
Night Shift
$7,000 Sign On Bonus (taxable)
Summary:
The Registered Polysomnography Technician is responsible for
performing routine polysomnographic and electroencephalographic
testing for the Children's Hospital Sleep Center of Akron.
Responsibilities:
1.Responsible for performing comprehensive polysomnographic testing
and analysis, and associated interventions under the general
supervision of the Sleep Lab Coordinator and/or the Sleep Center
Medical Director or designee.
2.A Registered Polysomnography Technician provides guidance to a
polysomnographic clinical student.
3.Performs routine and intermediate level polysomnograms in an
accurate and timely manner.
4.Display pattern recognition abilities which extend to evaluating
the normal and abnormal patterns common to each physiologic
parameter, as well as assessment of various sleep stages, possible
effects from medications, age related changes, and patterns which
are specific to the parameter evaluated.
5.Provide accurate, complete, timely documentation for each
procedure performed and maintain necessary records.
6.Practices proper care, usage, and maintenance of polysomnography
equipment.
7.Provides training and guidance to Pediatric Sleep staff.
8.Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care
for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety
needs of the patients served regardless of age.
9.Other duties as required.
Other information:
Technical Expertise
1.Experience in a Sleep Disorder Laboratory is preferred.
2.Pediatric sleep laboratory experience is preferred.
3.Strong problem-solving skills are required.
4.Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written are
required.
5.Experience working with various levels within an organization is
required.
6.Experience in healthcare is preferred.
7.Experience in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word or similar
software is required.
8.Other software related to sleep studies is preferred.
Education and Experience
1.Education: Graduate from an accredited program for
polysomnography with a license to practice in the state of Ohio is
required.
2.Certification: Registered Polysomnography Technologist.
3.Must have obtained and maintain Basic Life Saving (BLS)
certification.
4.Membership in the American Association of Sleep Technologists
(AAST), preferred.
5.Must be registered in sleep technology by one of the following
organizations American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM), National
Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), Board of Registered
Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) or another organization that
offers an equivalent examination accepted by the American Academy
of Sleep Medicine (AASM) or have relevant working experience in a
sleep laboratory.
6.Years of relevant experience: Minimum of three years of
experience is preferred.
7.Years of supervisory experience: None.
Full Time
FTE: 0.900000
Akron Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer of
Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with
Disabilities.
EEO is the law, please click/copy paste the link below to learn
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Position: ALLIED HEALTH OTHER
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