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Nemours is seeking a Sleep Technologist - Registered Respiratory Therapist (Night shift - 5:30p-6:00a) to join our team in Orlando, FL! This position is responsible for assessing, performing, and evaluating all therapeutic, diagnostic, and monitoring services in the Sleep Lab. In accordance with a physician's order, the sleep technologist performs procedures with independent clinical judgment under the general supervision of the Medical Director of the Sleep Lab. The sleep technologist is knowledgeable in the safe operation, calibration, maintenance, and quality control of the equipment used in the Sleep Lab.

Position Responsibilities

• Complete all duties in accordance with a written or verbal medical order and the established policies and procedures.
• Perform the following diagnostic and therapeutic procedures:

1. Sleep studies (infants, pediatrics, adolescents) to include, but not limited to:

2. • Multi channel polysomnogram w/o BIPAP/CPAP
   • Multi channel polysomnogram with BIPAP/CPAP
   • Multiple Sleep LatencyTest (MLST)(After additional training)
   • Scoring of studies (after additional training)

• Evaluate the reliability and reproducibility of test results, patient performance, and clinical implications.
• Perform and document the scheduled quality control procedures as related to the proper calibration of equipment, reference controls, problem identification, corrective action, and follow up of all equipment in the Sleep.
• Participate in the evaluation of sleep study equipment, supplies, and procedures.
• Document results of studies and therapy in the medical record.
• Participate in parent and patient education.
• Responsible for participation in departmental and hospital programs for Quality Assessment and Improvement; working with departments/services to improve the care provided.
• Maintain the equipment in appropriate working order. If equipment malfunction occurs, seek to correct this with appropriate resources as soon as possible. Keep the Medical Director of Sleep Medicine and the Director of Respiratory Care informed as to the malfunction and repair of the equipment.
• Provide age- and developmental-appropriate care to infants, children, adolescents, and adults.

Position Requirements

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with a minimum of six months of pediatric experience. The RT can be eligible with no sleep experience however, experience is preferred. Ability to score sleep studies is preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Successful completion of the RRT exam, as administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care, is required with registry in sleep from the BRPT and NBRC. Acquiring a sleep credential such as the RPSGT must be obtained within 2 years of employment in the lab.
• If you are Polysomnographic Technician credentialing by the BRPT is required.
• Active Florida RT License is required.
• Active Basic Life Support certification is required.
• Minimum of 6 months experience required