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This job provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders which may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services or patient care and education. May provide oversight of other staff.
Education
Required - High School diploma or equivalent
Preferred - Associate's degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
Work Experience
Required - None
Preferred - Experience working in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency and skills to prioritize tasks
Certifications
Required - Certification by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Required – Licensed as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice
Required - Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPGST), Sleep Disorder Specialist (SDS) or Registered Sleep Tech (RST)
Required - Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through American Heart Association
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Able to care for patients with advanced respiratory conditions, such as tracheostomy
Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Job Duties
Performs trach care on patients with advanced respiratory conditions.
Performs difficult and unusual procedures and therapeutic interventions.
Gathers and analyzes patient information to identify and meet the patient-specific needs.
Prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing.
Sets up patient for testing according to accepted published standards.
Performs appropriate physiologic calibrations to determine proper functioning and makes adjustments.
Documents routine observations including sleep stages, clinical events, changes in procedures, and significant events.
Performs routine mask fitting for positive airway pressure (PAP).
Scores sleep studies by applying professional accepted guidelines.
Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
Other related duties as required.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.
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