Description

American Traveler is seeking a Pediatric Polysomnography Respiratory Therapist with RRT and RPSGT certification for a night shift sleep lab position at a children's hospital.

Details

• Acute care setting in a pediatric Sleep Evaluation Center and Neuro Sleep Lab
• Performs sleep studies on pediatric patients, including bedside and critical care areas
• Approximately 2 sleep studies per shift, 1 technician per shift
• Uses EPIC EMR
• Shift is 12 hours, 7pm-7am, averaging 48 hours per week
• Weekend and holiday coverage required, with possible time off for Thanksgiving and Christmas
• First to float when needed
• No call or standby call requirements
• Respironics and ResMed equipment with Natus sleep software

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience required
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) via NBRC required
• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) via BRPT preferred, with candidates holding both RPSGT and RT strongly considered
• State licensure required if applicable, such as WV Licensed Respiratory Therapist Registered (LRTR) or Licensed Respiratory Therapist Certified (LRTC)
• Must be comfortable performing sleep studies on medically complex pediatric patients
• Not required to intubate independently, only to assist

Additional Information

• Performs sleep studies in accordance with facility policies and procedures
• Works within a team supported by an in-house hospitalist or intensivist
• Department-specific orientation provided
• Scrub color/dress code is Caribbean Blue
• First-time travelers may be considered
• Returning WVU Medicine travelers must have taken a 2-year break before reapplying, with a 1-year cumulative work limit within WVU facilities
• Radius rule of 50 miles applies for local candidate eligibility