Pediatric Polysomnographic Technologist PT, Nights

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.Job SummaryPerforms basic polysomnographic testing procedures as well as setting up and initiating sleep related therapies, to include home sleep testing, actigraphy and other remote study technology. Testing modalities include but are not limited to: PSG's (polysomnograms), pneumocardiograms, MSLT (multiple sleep latency tests), MWT (multiple wakefulness tests), and home sleep testing. This position acts independently to perform polysomnographic procedures in accordance with the physician's order and departmental policy. Primarily responsible for the scoring of all sleep study procedures as well as any complimentary patient education.Essential FunctionsAll team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.Performs and scores sleep study procedures, to include home sleep testing, in accordance with physician's order, departmental policy and Medical Director's guidelines.Troubleshoot and repairs equipment within realm of knowledge.Communicates often with supervisor and manager regarding patient, equipment, and other issues.Obtains all required patient information and consent prior to performing sleep studies. Is responsible for documentation of patient education for home sleep studies. Initiates, monitors and performs quality (artifact free) sleep studies.Adheres to department time and attendance standards and infection control practices.Clinical leader in areas assigned, assisting and educating respiratory therapists, technicians, and other personnel in understanding the treatment and care of patients. Assists with employee education and orientation of new employees and serves as a preceptor for students.Scores sleep studies in accordance with AASM Scoring Guidelines and meets average scoring volume requirements.Meets Inter-scorer reliability goals established by the Medical Director.Performs other duties as assigned.Supervisory/Management ResponsibilitiesThis is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.Minimum RequirementsEducation - Associate degree in Graduate of a school for Respiratory Therapy approved by the American Medical Association or a successor accrediting authority possessing CRT-SDS OR RRT-SDS by NBRC OR possess RPSGT credential by BRPT. Experience - Two (2) years polysomnographic work experienceIn Lieu Of In lieu of associate degree may consider ten (10) years of experience in sleep medicine and/or respiratory care. ​Required Certifications, Registrations, LicensesRPSGT credentialed by BRPT and/or Respiratory Care Practitioner in state in which work is performed with CRT-SDS or RRT-SDS credentialed by the NBRC must be maintained. IF employee is not a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in state in which work is performed, a current Exemption status to start PAP or oxygen must be obtained through the Board for Respiratory Care. Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesSkills necessary to treat patients of all ages to include infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Computer literate with complete working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Windows. Clinical skills required to perform the essential functions of the roleInterpersonal skills.Mathematical skillsWork ShiftNight (United States of America)LocationGreenville Memorial HospitalFacilityGreenville Memorial HospitalDepartmentPeds Sleep DisordersShare your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.Job SummaryJob number: R1132654Profession: Allied Health