Certified Sleep Disorder Specialist

Job Requirements Position SummaryThe Certified Sleep Disorder Specialist under the guidance of the Department Director/Manager, and Medical Director utilizes knowledge and skill at the advanced level to provide direct age specific and culturally appropriate patient care through provision of comprehensive polysomnographic testing, associated PAP interventions with sufficient ventilation and oxygenation, scoring, data analysis and outcomes assessments. Assists as a clinical resource, participates in patient and staff education, provides oversight and training of other clinical staff and assists clinical manager with quality assurance and outcomes data management. Minimum Requirements Education
- Associate degree- Graduate of specialized training in an approved Respiratory Therapy 2-year program- Meets minimum requirements to qualify to take and pass the NBRC RRT examinationsExperience
- N/ALicense/Registration/Certifications Must be Certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care with CRT credentialMust have current South Carolina Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) LicenseMust have and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification as a minimumMust opt into the National Board of Respiratory Care's searchable registry for the duration of employment with SRHSMust become a Registered Respiratory Therapist recognized by the NBRC within 5 months of hireMust obtain Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPGST) through Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (BRPT) or Sleep Disorder Specialist (SDS) through National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) within 8 months of employment with SRHS Preferred RequirementsPreferred Education
- Bachelors in Respiratory Therapy- Certification in Clinical Sleep HealthPreferred Experience
- 1-2 years of experience in sleep medicine- 1-2 years of experience in durable medical equipmentPreferred License/Registration/Certifications Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPGST) through Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (BRPT) or Sleep Disorder Specialist (SDS) through National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- Pediatric Sleep Certification- Sleep Inter Scoring Reliability (ISR) Certification Core Job ResponsibilitiesPerforms thorough chart review verifying physician orders, previous testing including but not limited to home testing, blood gas and nocturnal oxygen. Performs and documents detailed age specific respiratory assessment including heart rate, breath sounds, respiratory rate, and notifies the physician as appropriate for any identified abnormalities.Facilitate sleep studies according to department protocolAdminister Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) therapy and oxygen using appropriate modalities for optimal patient outcomesPerform End-Tidal CO2 monitoringPerform quality study-tracing to ensure signals are artifact-free. Identify, correct, and document artifacts.Recommend therapy modifications to ensure appropriateness of care using medical director approved oxygen protocols.- Perform appropriate physiological calibrations to ensure proper signals and make required adjustments, document baseline values, clinical events, and changes throughout the study.Identify and mark sleep stages in real-time.Score and create polysomnography reports.Provide patient education Documents all assessments and procedures in EMR.- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.Other Duties as Assigned