Polysom Tech - RCP

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The person in this role provides comprehensive diagnostic and treatment procedures within the space of the Sleep Lab (under the direction of the Ambulatory Manager and Medical Director). This may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services, patient care and education. It may also include caring for patients requiring respiratory therapy not limited to medication administration and care of Trach/Vent patients.

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus (External candidates)

• Hours: 6:30 pm - 7:00 am

• Schedule: 3 - 12 hour shifts per week

• Weekends - limited

• No Holidays

• Onsite - Milwaukee main hospital

Education and Licensure:

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy required
• Current licensure by the State of Wisconsin as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) required.
• Current CPR certification - Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through American Heart or American Red Cross is required.
• One of the following required:
• RPSGT-Registered Polysomnographic Technician - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists within 2 Years
• OR
• RRT-Registered Respiratory Therapist - The National Board for Respiratory Care within 2 Years

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Analytical skills are necessary to resolve complex clinical problems relating to the integration of anatomy and physiology into sleep/wake pathology and patient safety and welfare.
• Possess adequate time management skills.
• Interpersonal and communication skills are sufficient to interact with interdisciplinary health team members and consumers.
• Able to work flexible hours to meet patient and department needs.
• Ability to sit and monitor patients while scoring polysomnograms for several hours.

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus (External candidates)

• $2500.00 after successful completion of the introductory period

• $2500.00 after 6 months of successful performance

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Certifications/Licenses:

+ one of the following: - N/A, BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council, License Respiratory Care Practitioner (28) - State of Wisconsin, RPSGT-Registered Polysomnographic Technician - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists, RRT-Registered Respiratory Therapist - The National Board for Respiratory Care