Respiratory Therapist-Registered/ Polysomnography - OUHC Sleep Lab - Full Time

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This job provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders which may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services or patient care and education. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Required - High School diploma or equivalent
Preferred - Associate's degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Work Experience
Required - Certification by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Required - Licensed as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice
Able to care for patients with advanced respiratory conditions, such as tracheostomy
* Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
* Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
* Performs trach care on patients with advanced respiratory conditions.
* Prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing.
* Sets up patient for testing according to accepted published standards.
* Documents routine observations including sleep stages, clinical events, changes in procedures, and significant events.
* Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible

Mechanical lifting devices (carts, dollies, etc.) Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.
Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

There may be an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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