Sleep Tech/Polysomnography Tech

Job Summary: A Polysomnographic Technician assists the Technologist with the comprehensive Polysomnographic testing and analysis, and associated interventions under the direct supervision of a Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) and/or the clinical director (MD, PhD, DO) or designee.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Acts as a team member within the organization to assist in accomplishing goals and objectives All objectives met on organizational scoreboard.
Demonstrates a positive customer service attitude Positive survey feedback in the 90th percentile or greater.
Orientation survey.
Patient satisfaction survey.
The RPSGT verbalizes understanding and demonstrates competency on the following: Gathers, analyzes and integrates patient information in order to identify and meet the patient specific needs (mental, physical, psychological and pertinent medical and social history.
Prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing as well as asses the need for maintenance of sleep equipment and software.
Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards.
Perform appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and make adjustments if necessary.
Assists with positive airway pressure (PAP) titration studies and mask fittings according to published standards.
Follow procedural protocols per published standards for PSG, CPAP, Bi-level, MWT, and MSLT to ensure collection of appropriate data.
Document routine observations including sleep stages and clinical events as per procedure manual.
Assists qualified staff in implementation of appropriate interventions to insure safe and high quality of care for the patient.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide, as directed, age specific care in the treatment, assessment.
Answer telephone, schedule appointments and direct patient needs.
Obtain copy and distribute medical records as required.
Order and restock supplies for department.
Copy and restock necessary forms and paperwork required for department.
Maintain proper documentation on patient records, log books, procedure schedules, charges & charting.
Keep Medical Director and supervisor informed of patients that may require alteration in their care.
Assist in data collection as assigned.
Complete departmental documentation and record keeping according to policy.
Complete departmental documentation and record keeping according to policy.
Perform equipment maintenance, preparation, cleaning and sterilization as directed by Director or other staff.
Educate patients on usage of medical equipment and supplies with supervision of department director.
Cost Awareness Is aware of appropriate utilization of supplies and materials.
Committee membership Participates as a valued member of the Sleep Center Department meetings.
Interpersonal skills Collaborates and assists other health team members.
Is able to resolve problems appropriately using the chain of command.
Attention to detail Work has few errors.
Time Management Uses time wisely, produces expected volume and quality of work, completes tasks/projects on time, and meets deadlines.
Able to establish priorities appropriately.
Customer Relations Exhibits courteous, compassionate and respectful treatment on internal and external customers.
Greet and direct patients, visitors and staff, escorts patient to room.
Oral Communication.
Verbal and nonverbal paralanguage is clear and effective.
Listen and communicate respectfully to patients.
Communicate effectively with co-workers and other members of the staff.
Written Communication Ideas are expressed clearly in writing including correct grammar, organization and structure.
Attendance No more than five events of unplanned leave in a 12-month period.
Is punctual and dependable in term of meeting the assigned work schedule and department staffing needs.
Attend and successfully complete all required in-service meetings.
Participate in additional in-services as requested.
Verbalizes the understanding Decision Making Skills.
Verbalizes understanding and demonstrated the ability to maintain Compliance Issues Adheres to code of conduct.
Maintains confidentiality.
Conduct responsibilities in an ethical manner.
Completes assignments timely.
Assume responsibility for on-going professional development and continuing education.
Maintains professional requirements.
Maintains knowledge and/or has the skills to provide service appropriate for the position.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: As assigned.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES: Thorough understanding of respiratory function.
AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.
Information Management: Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.
Risk Management/Quality Management/Safety: Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.
MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: Education – Graduate from an accredited School of Clinical Polysomnography, RRT/CRT preferred.
Work Experience – Two years in respiratory therapy setting preferred.
Training – per licensure.
License/Certification – Certificate of completion from School of Clinical Polysomnography.
ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.