Job Description
Location: CHA Somerville Campus Work Days: varied shifts Category: Allied Health Department: Respiratory Care SH Job Type: PT20Plus HPW Work Shift: 7p-7a no holidays Hours/Week: 24.00 Union: No Union Name: Non Union DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION: The Department of Respiratory Therapy provides respiratory care under the direction of a Pulmonologist. Inpatient and Emergency procedures are available at all three campuses with outpatient testing available at Somerville and Everett. JOB PURPOSE To provide and oversee all aspects of care related to performing and scoring sleep studies and EEG's, under medical direction in a timely, efficient, safe, and personable manner. The PSG Technician will administer diagnostic modalities that include, but are not limited to, set up and initiation of in lab diagnostic sleep studies, CPAP Titrations, Bi-Level Titrations, MSLT studies, Home Sleep Testing, education of patient and families regarding sleep diagnosis and treatment of related disorders and sleep hygiene. QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS Education and/or Experience Successful completion of an accredited Sleep Technology educational program leading to a certificate or associate degree. One of the following credentials is required: Registered Sleep Technologist (RST), Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT), or Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS) credential. CERTIFICATIONS Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE One year polysomnography experience with pediatric, adult and geriatric patients preferred. In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, ma