What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Sleep Tech II position at Boston Children's Hospital?
Position Description
The Sleep Tech II is responsible for the following:
- Procedure Prep: Prepares patients and equipment for procedures.
- Obtains medical history from patients/families to identify and meet patient-specific needs. (e.g., physical/mental limitations, current physiological status regarding the testing procedure).
- Reviews procedure request provided by ordering physician and complies with all standard lab protocols.
- Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) Prep: Educates patients and families on PAP need and function and properly fit and apply PAP masks in pediatric population night of titration.
- Procedures: Performs inpatient and outpatient polysomnograms according to hospital and laboratory standards and protocols; routine and specialized PSG, PAP, O2, Trach, MSLT, MWT and other specialized procedures to meet the procedure request/goals of the study.
- Training: Provides training to students, new hires, and less senior technical staff and provides feedback on trainee progress to management.
- Equipment: Perform routine and complex equipment care and maintenance, troubleshoots technical problems with equipment, and coordinates repairs as needed with appropriate personnel.
- Keeps equipment clean and in proper working order.
- Department Operations: Attend monthly technical staff meetings providing professional input for the development of procedures and protocols for the Center.
- Continuing Education: Participate in professional meetings on a local, regional, and national basis.
- Minimum 2 years' experience and confirmed proficiency with all equipment, duties, and competencies required of a Pediatric Sleep Technologist.
- RPSGT preferred
- Associat degree preferred; HS diploma required
- CPR & BLS required
Status Full-Time
Standard Hours per Week 36
Job Posting Category Laboratory Medicine
Regular, Temporary, Per Diem Regular
Office/Site Location Waltham
Remote Eligibility Onsite Only
