Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta Atlanta , GA 30301
Posted 1 month ago
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Work Shift
Night
Work Day(s)
Variable
Shift Start Time
7:00 PM
Shift End Time
7:00 AM
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
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Job Description
Provides polysomnographic testing to patients from newborn to 21 years of age consistent with accepted standards. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Performs the duties of the Respiratory Therapist in the sleep center.
Experience
Preferred Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent
Successful completion of a CoARC accredited Respiratory Therapy program
Certification Summary
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with an active Georgia RCP license; or
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT), Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS), or Registered Sleep Technologist (RST).
Grandfathered clause: Continuous employment as a Polysomnographer or Respiratory Therapist at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta since 8/2007 in lieu of certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must be able to successfully pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment at 80% or higher rating within 30 days of employment
Independent judgment and ability to work without supervision
Strong organizational and communication skills
Enthusiasm and willingness to work with others
Job Responsibilities
Independently performs diagnostic polysomnographic testing and scoring in accordance with accepted national standards to patients from newborn to 21 years of age, integrating emotional, psychosocial, educational, and growth and development needs of the patient and family, while supporting the respiratory therapy needs of the patient.
Monitors comprehension, understanding, and compliance of the patient and family.
Identifies and corrects issues with testing technical quality.
May assist with orientation of new staff and participate in quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives.
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
Primary Location Address
1001 Johnson Ferry Rd
Job Family
Respiratory
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta