Pediatric Respiratory Sleep Tech, Pediatrics Sleep Center, 6:30P-7:00A

Company: Norton Healthcare
Location: Louisville
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

Location: 4001 Dutchmans Ln, St Matthews, KY 40207, USAJob ID: 55256Work Type: Regular Full-TimeShift: NightsFacility Group: Norton Women's & Children's

Overview Responsibilities The Pediatric Respiratory Sleep Tech serves as a member of the patient care team to assess and evaluate the appropriateness of respiratory care / polysomnographic modalities as integrated within the performance of patient care and all types of polysomnographic testing. This includes, but is not limited to, providing quality care as ordered by the patient's physician, performing all types of Diagnostic testing (Polysomnography and Multiple Sleep Latency Tests) and Therapeutic Testing (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) Titrations and Split PAP studies), adhering to Norton Healthcare Mechanical Ventilation Guidelines as applicable to the Sleep Testing Facility and providing patient and family education related to medications, ordered testing and sleep disorders to assessed level of learning and skills. The Pediatric Respiratory Sleep Tech also participates in performance improvement projects as well as education opportunities for all staff as needed, identifying problems and recommending ideas and solutions. Qualifications Required: One year in pediatric respiratory setting Associate Degree One of: RPGST or RST or SDS - within 2yrs of hire Registered Respiratory Therapist (National) Desired: One year in a pediatric Critical Care respiratory setting Adult Critical Care Specialty Certiication in Clinical Sleep Health Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist Certified Polysomnographic Technologist Certified Respiratory Therapist (National) Neonatal Pediatric Specialist Advanced Pulmonary Function Technologist

Required:

• One year in pediatric respiratory setting
• Associate Degree
• One of: RPGST or RST or SDS - within 2yrs of hire
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (National) Desired:
  • One year in a pediatric Critical Care respiratory setting
  • Adult Critical Care Specialty
  • Certification in Clinical Sleep Health
  • Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist
  • Certified Polysomnographic Technologist
  • Certified Respiratory Therapist (National)
  • Neonatal Pediatric Specialist
  • Advanced Pulmonary Function Technologist
    
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