Polysomnography Technologist – RRT Position Available In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Polysomnography Technologist

• RRT Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Jun 17, 2025

SHIFT:

Any (United States of America) Seeking Breakthrough Makers Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation. At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care-and your career. CHOP’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion CHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace. We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children. We strongly encourage candidates of all races, colors, ethnicities, religions, perspectives, sexes, backgrounds, and lived experiences to apply. A Brief Overview This RRT position requires an Associate degree as well as 1 year expereince. It is 36 hours 3

• 12 hour shifts 6p-6:30 am.

Will be working from Main Hospital Philadelphia campus as well as PA satellites in KOP and town Square on a rotating basis.
The Polysomnography Technologist-RRT carries out all technical duties for the Sleep Center under the supervision of the medical director or designee to provide comprehensive evaluation of sleep disorders. This may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services, research, or patient care and education. The Polysomnographic Technologist effectively troubleshoots difficult technical problems and demonstrates the ability to use critical thinking skills for problem solving. In addition to demonstrating clinical leadership, the Polysomnographic Technologist serves as a resource and consultant to staff and participates in endeavors to increase polysomnography knowledge. Uses respiratory therapy knowledge to provide specialized patient care and provides support to other staff in procedures necessary for these patients. What you will do

Practice:

Provides expert care using intuitive, reasoning and experience.
Prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and makes adjustments, if necessary, including applying electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards, and performing appropriate physiologic calibrations (when age and cognitive function appropriate) ensuring proper signals and making adjustments, if necessary.
Documents routine observations, changes in procedure and significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.

Professionalism/Leadership:

Establishes professional practice standards and process improvement projects.

Research:

Incorporates research into clinical practice and participates in scientific inquiry.

Learning Orientation:

Acts as a consultant to enhance professional development.
Examines successes and failures to improve performance.
Maintains a blame free environment.
Participates in identifying and meeting own learning needs.
Completes ten Continuing Education Credits (10) as approved by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) per calendar year.

Resource Management:

Is able to teach others the appropriate utilization of financial resources and makes recommendations. Education Qualifications Associate’s Degree

• Required Experience Qualifications At least one (1) year experience
• Required
  At least two (2) years Respiratory Therapy experience
• Preferred Licenses and Certifications Respiratory Therapist (Pennsylvania)
• Pennsylvania State Licensing Board
• upon hire
• Required or
  Respiratory Therapist License ( Jersey)
• Jersey State Licensing Board
• upon hire
• Required and
  Basic Life Support (BLS)
• issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross).
• upon hire
• Required
  Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT)
• Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists
• within 24 months
• Preferred or
  Registered Respiratory Therapist Sleep Disorder Specialist (RRT-SDS)
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• within 24 months
• Preferred or
  Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (EEG)
• American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists
• within 24 months
• Preferred To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community.

As a condition of employment, professionals working onsite-at any CHOP location, for any portion of time-must be vaccinated for

COVID-19.

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SALARY RANGE

$35.70

• $45.51 Hourly Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you’re working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly.
• At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices.

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