Sleep Polysomnographic Trainee

Job Details

The Polysomnographic Trainee develops competency in and performs basic sleep testing procedures and associated interventions within the scope of practice. The sleep trainee works under the direction of the Medical Director of the Pediatric Sleep Center, sleep lab manager and assistant manager, with direct oversight by the night team leader or RPSGT.

Professional duties include:

• Obtaining intake data
• Instrumenting the patient for testing
• Observing and documenting the patient's sleep behavior
• Operating and troubleshooting the sleep diagnostic equipment
• Providing therapeutic intervention with supervision to include Oxygen Therapy, Basic Airway Management, setup and applying nocturnal fixed PAP system, Non-Invasive Blood Gas Monitoring, CPR, and monitoring response
• Assisting with polysomnographic scoring and generation of accurate reports

The sleep trainee must be enrolled in the AASM A-Step program and complete educational modules to advance toward RPSGT credentials. Respiratory Therapist student mandated to complete modules only.

Schedule

Hours: 630p-7a (3 12 hour days), weekends included

Required Qualifications

• GED or High School diploma
• Completion of AASM A-Step program and educational modules within 6 months
• RPSGT Credential within 18 months of completion of ASTEP program
• Enrolled in A-Step program
• Computer skills
• Customer service skills
• Communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• BLS Certified
• EMR