Job ID86945

LocationAurora, Colorado

Full/Part TimeOn Demand

Regular/TemporaryRegular

Why Work at Children's....

Here, it's different. Come join us. Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years. Here, the nation's brightest nurses, physicians, scientists, researchers, therapists, and care providers are creating the future of child health. With an optimist's outlook, a trailblazing spirit, and a celebrated history, we're making new strides every day. We've been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and are consistently recognized among the best of the best pediatric hospitals with #1 rankings in Colorado and the region by U.S. News & World Report. As a national leader in pediatric care, we serve children and families from all over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals, 11 specialty care centers, 1,300+ outreach clinics and more than 10,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric care specialties. Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat. That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through o A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Here, it's different.

Job Overview

The Sleep Technician 1 is an entry level role, receiving training and guidance in the performance of polysomnographic diagnostic and therapeutic testing and analysis to assist sleep clinicians with the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders and sleep related breathing disorders.

Additional Information

Department Name: Sleep Study Job Status: PRN - as needed based on department Shift: Nights -- 7pm - 7:30am

Qualifications

EDUCATION - High School Diploma or equivalent EXPERIENCE - Completion of a BRPT accredited sleep education program CERTIFICATION(S) - Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 6 months. LICENSURE - Must obtain RPSGT or RRT-SDS credential within 18 months of start date. This position may require a BLS certification from the American Heart Association. Click on the following link and enter your zip code to find an appropriate class near you. Please note BLS (CPR cards) from organizations other than American Heart Association, even if it says it is AHA approved, will not be accepted.

Responsibilities

POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE Neonate - 30 days to 1yr Toddlers - >1yr to 3yrs Pre-Schoolers - >3yrs to 5yrs School age - >5yrs to 13yrs Adolescent - >13yrs to 18yrs Adult - >18yrs to 65yrs ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform. Under instruction and close supervision, educates and interacts with patients and their families during the course of care; interviews patient and family to obtain information needed to complete pre-test paperwork. Participates in the set up and calibration of monitoring equipment. Under instruction, performs patient set-up and monitors patient's physiological response during routine testing.Including performing sleep studies in in-patient setting. Assists in the initiation and titrate therapy (supplemental oxygen and/or nasal positive airway pressure) based upon physician's orde s and established sleep center protocols. Under the guidance of a sleep tech III or sleep specialist Build and maintains strong working relationships with multidisciplinary healthcare providers to provide individualized patient/family care and education. Ensures compliance with American Association of Sleep Medicine (AASM) standards and Children's Colorado (CHCO) quality standards. Participates in on-the-job training activities working alongside higher level... For full info follow application link.

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