Sleep Technologist Trainee

Overview

St. Louis Children’s Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the country, St. Louis Children’s provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to “do what’s right for kids.”

Additional Information About The Role

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.

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

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: No Experience
• Licenses & Certifications: CPST

Preferred Requirements

• Education: Associate's Degree

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 dateDisability insurance* paid for by BJCAnnual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution401(k) plan with BJC matchTuition Assistance available on first dayBJC Institute for Learning and DevelopmentHealth Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal timeAdoption assistance