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Dayton Children's Hospital Respiratory Therapist I- Part Time in Dayton, Ohio
Facility:Dayton Children's - Main CampusDepartment:Respiratory CareSchedule:Part timeHours:12Job Details:The Respiratory I/SleepPolysomnographic Trainee develops competency in and performs basic sleep testing procedures and associated interventions within the scope of practice. The sleep RT trainee works under the direction of the Medical Director of the Pediatric Sleep Center, sleep lab manager and supervisor, with direct oversight by the night team leader or RPSGT. Professional duties include: Obtaining intake data, instrumenting the patient for testing, observing and documenting the patient’s sleep behavior, operating and troubleshooting the sleep diagnostic equipment and providing therapeutic intervention with supervision to include Oxygen Therapy, Basic Airway Management, setup and applying nocturnal fixed PAP system, Non-Invasive Blood Gas Monitoring, CPR, and monitoring response. Assist with polysomnographic scoring and generation of accurate reports.The sleep trainee/RT may enroll in the AASM A-Step program, but must complete educational modules to advance toward RPSGT credentials, once RRT licensed.
Department Specific Job Details:
The pediatric respiratory care team at Dayton Children’s is comprised of licensed respiratory care professionals who work closely with physicians, nurses and other specialists to provide a high level of care. The pediatric respiratory therapists provide care for children of all ages helping to treat respiratory diseases and illnesses including asthma, cystic fibrosis, congenital diseases, and others. The department also offers asthma education and smoking cessation counseling.
This position is for those who are currently in school to be a Respiratory Therapist.
PART TIME Variable-hours of days and evenings 12/week
Education Requirements:
GED, High School (Required)
Certification/License Requirements:
[Cert] RRT: Registered Respiratory Therapist - National Board for Respiratory Care, RPSGT - Registered Polysomnographic Technologist - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists
At Dayton Children's we believe that each moment counts with our patients, families and with each other.
We are moving at a fast pace and are looking for the right talent for our team at Dayton Children's. We want people who embody our values and want to become a part of the Dayton Children's difference. If this is you, apply today!
Our values:
Safety--We make safety our first priority.
Compassion--We deliver compassionate, family-centered care to all we serve.
Ownership--We are the pediatric care experts and act knowing that every patient, visitor and the hospital is our collective responsibility.
Collaboration--We work collaboratively to care for children, their families and each other.
Innovation--We continuously innovate to make Dayton Children's even better today and into the future.
Equity -- We strive for an environment in which all feel welcomed, valued and fairly treated in order to reach their full potential.
Dayton Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values diversity and will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age, color, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or transgender status.