In a trainee role, provides physicians and patients with support needed to facilitate the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders and the promotion of good sleep.
Responsibilities
Performs diagnostic sleep testing, including order interpretation, medication administration, patient hook-up and monitoring
Provides BLS responsibility
Initiates and titrates continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
Administers oxygen
Documents findings and patient responses
Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent
Accredited Sleep Technologist Education Program (A-STEP), AASM, American Academy of Sleep Medicine within 1 year
Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 90 days
Provide clinical expertise in the provision of respiratory therapies (oxygen, complex care and CPAP) to patients in the community, in a safe and effective manner.
Compensation
Base Salary $38/hr - $44/hr
Responsibilities
Provide clinical expertise in the provision of respiratory therapies (oxygen, complex care and CPAP) to patients in the community, in a safe and effective manner
Provide ongoing patient education on safe use and handling of oxygen and respiratory therapy equipment
Develop and support patient centered care plans
Conduct thorough respiratory assessments
Build and nurture positive relationships with patients, their families and other health care professionals in their circle of care
Administers all general Respiratory Therapy procedures, including humidity and aerosol therapy, pulmonary secretion clearance, CPAP, BIPAP, and High-Flow Therapy.
Responsibilities
Treats patients on a timely basis as ordered by the physician
Performs EKGs, ABGs, sputum inductions, and other procedures during the shift
Documents EMR entries in accordance with policy
Manages invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilators, including setup, troubleshooting, and weaning methods
Complies with hospital policies for receiving doctor’s orders
Requirements
Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Respiratory Therapy
Nice to have: NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credential
In a trainee role, provides physicians and patients with support needed to facilitate the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders and the promotion of good sleep.
Responsibilities
Performs diagnostic sleep testing, including order interpretation, medication administration, patient hook‑up and monitoring
Provides BLS responsibility
Initiates and titrates CPAP
Administers oxygen
Documents findings and patient responses
Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent
Accredited Sleep Technologist Education Program (A-STEP), AASM, American Academy of Sleep Medicine within 1 year
Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 90 days
In a trainee role, provides physicians and patients with support needed to facilitate the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders and the promotion of good sleep.
Responsibilities
Perform diagnostic sleep testing, including order interpretation, medication administration, patient hook-up and monitoring, BLS responsibility, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) initiation and titration, and oxygen administration.
Document findings / patient responses in a manner consistent with documentation guidelines.
Report equipment problems to the appropriate person.
Actively participate in safety initiatives and risk mitigating measures.
Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent
Accredited Sleep Technologist Education Program (A-STEP), AASM, American Academy of Sleep Medicine within 1 year
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