Sleep Technologist Trainee

Additional Information About the Role Launch your healthcare career with one of the nation's leading pediatric healthcare teams. Join the Sleep Lab Team at BJC HealthCare's St. Louis Children's Hospital as a Sleep Technologist Trainee and become part of a collaborative, patient-centered team dedicated to improving the sleep health and overall well-being of children. This is an exceptional opportunity for individuals interested in healthcare who are looking to gain specialized clinical experience in pediatric sleep medicine. 4 Weeks of days 8-4:30pm for ASTEP Program at Alton Memorial. Must complete paid training program. Approximately 900 hours of clinicals Full-time Nights Three -12 hour shifts per week Will require daytime hours for scoring and other clinical rotation

PAID ON THE JOB TRAINING

Preferred Qualifications Role Purpose A Sleep/Polysomnographic Trainee works under the direct supervision of a Registered Sleep Technologist or a Registered Respiratory Therapist. While in this role, the Trainee develops competency in and helps perform basic sleep testing procedures and associated interventions. They will also ensure care provided is safe, effective, developmentally and age appropriate while complying with all quality and regulatory requirements as well as quality improvement initiatives. Additionally, the Trainee will provide cleaning, processing and general maintenance of all sleep lab equipment. Responsibilities Develop skills in collecting, analyzing and integrating patient information to identify and meet the patient-specific needs (physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history). Develop skills in determining final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols. Learn to select appropriate equipment and calibrate for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments, if necessary. Develop skills in the application of electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards. Learn to perform routine positive airway pressure (PAP) interface fitting and desensitization. Minimum Requirements High School Diploma or GED Preferred Requirements Associate's Degree Experience No Experience Supervisor Experience No Experience Licenses & Certifications CPST Benefits and Legal Statement BJC Total Rewards At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being. Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date Disability insurance paid for by BJC Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution 401(k) plan with BJC match Tuition Assistance available on first day BJC Institute for Learning and Development Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time Adoption assistance Benefits Summary. *Not all benefits apply to all jobs The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr BJC HealthCare