Sleep Lab Technologist/Respiratory Therapist

The Sleep Lab Technologist/Respiratory Therapist is responsible for administering testing, monitoring patients during testing and performing general housekeeping duties in the Sleep Lab. In addition the Sleep Lab Technologist/Respiratory Therapist is responsible to render respiratory care procedures as required. The therapist may perform bronchodilators and oxygen therapy, airway management, and pulmonary hygiene techniques, diagnostic procedures and patient education. 

Qualifications

Education:

• Completion of training in an AMA-approved school of Respiratory Therapy
• Advanced education in sleep technology, and the ability to either possess or be eligible for the Registry exam for sleep medicine administered by the BRPT

Licensure/Certification:

• BLS certification within first month of employment 
• Current Georgia Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP) license
• Certification by the NBRC for either RRT and/or RSPGT or SDS

Experience:

• Prior experience in polysomnography and Respiratory Care