Overview: Job Description Summary: Performs polysomnography procedures on patients with suspected injury or disease resulting in sleep disorders according to facility policies and procedures. Job Description: Essential Functions: Assists with the scheduling of patients, physicians, psychologist, and facilities and performs various other administrative functions. Completes technical reports, processes patient charge information, and maintains accurate medical records and documentation. Identifies and performs basic and intermediate technical troubleshooting and artifact identification and elimination. Monitors patients and maintains safety during procedures. Communicates to other patient care support staff. Performs a variety of polysomnography procedures on patients with possible injury and disease resulting in sleep disorders according to established policies and procedures. Prepares patients for testing, communicating procedure information and answering questions, and ensures accurate electrode application. Collects information pertinent to the interpretation of the test results. Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate levels and proper functioning. Prepares patient rooms for polysomnography procedures. Education Requirement: Graduate of an AMA approved two year Respiratory Therapy Program, preferred. Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences or related field, preferred. Certifications: Registered by the Association of Polysomnography Technologist or eligible for registration within twelve months of employment, required. Current CPR certification, required. Registered or eligible for registration as a Respiratory Therapist or Registered Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist, preferred. Skills: Effective computer operations and technology skills. Experience: One year of experience in Polysomnography, preferred. Physical Requirements: OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Climb stairs/ladder, Decision Making, Flexing/extending of neck, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Sitting, Squat/kneel FREQUENTLY: Computer skills, Interpreting Data, Machinery, Problem solving, Standing, Walking CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Depth perception, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Peripheral vision, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near "The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet" 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 15,000 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.