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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Inc Agency Polysomnography Technologist III in Columbus, Ohio
Agency Polysomnography Technologist III Requisition ID 2024-48257 Category Allied Health Overview Polysomnography Technologist III - Sleep Labs The Technologist (Technician) will perform a wide variety of polysomnogrpahy procedures on patients with suspected injury and disease resulting in a sleep disorder(s). The Technologist is responsible for preparation of the patient for testing, performing the study, and the collection of information pertinent to the interpretation of the test results. In addition, the technologist also shares in responsibility for patients in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU). This responsibility is shared with the EMU technicians. The Technologist must demonstrate competence defined (*) in Polysomnography Technologist responsibilities in providing age-appropriate care to patients from the age of birth through 21-years, and selected adult patients.The incumbent will also assist in the Sleep Clinic. The technologist must be able to coordinate the scheduling of patients, physicians, psychologist, and facilities. Part Time Nightshift weekends Fri, Sat, and Sun Must be Registered in Respiratory Care or Registry Eligible. Pediatric experience is a plus. Registered Sleep technology certification in desired, but will train. Candidate must receive their credentials in sleep within 3 years of employment. Why Nationwide Children's Hospital? The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children's Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission. We're 14,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we'll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children's badge what they do for a living. They'll tell you it's More Than a Job. It's a calling. It's a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children's Hospital. A Place to Be Proud. Responsibilities Following established Polices and Procedures the incumbent is responsible for performing various polysomnographic procedures on patients with possible injury and disease resulting in sleep disorders. *1. Polysomnography *2. Multiple Sleep Latency *3. O2 Monitoring *4. pCO2 Monitoring *5. ECG Monitoring *6. Responsible for the application and operation of acute care short and long term mechanical ventilationand the require advance evaluation in the Sleep Disorders Center. *7. Portable Polysomnogrpahy *8. Administration of CPAP and BiPAP ventilation *9. EEG *10. Take verbal orders from physician. *11 Transcribe written orders and take verbal orders from an physician or designee. Specific tests may require the application of non-routine recording parameters. These tests may employ special recording techniques to record eye movements, muscle activity, ECG, chest wall movement, tongue movements, and nasal and oral airflow, among others. Testing may occasionally be necessary in the Inte