Lead Polysomnographic Technologist FT days
6 days ago
At Houston Methodist, the Lead Polysomnographic Technologist position functions as the lead person, generally for an assigned shift and/or area and performs lead job duties including projects or specialized responsibilities as a regular part of their normal job responsibilities. In addition to the lead responsibilities, this position also performs duties and responsibilities at a Sr Polysomnographic Technologist level which include advanced procedures. The Lead Polysomnographic Technologist serves as the liaison between management, staff and physicians for routine matters as the primary point of contact for resolving questions and issues for Polysomnographic Technologists as well as support staff, resulting in the delivery of exceptional patient care and adherence to standards of practice for optimal patient safety, quality outcomes, and customer service. Duties for this position may be varied and include many of the following: testing, scoring, follow-up, coordination with other hospital departments organizing work schedules, assigning work, reviewing time cards for accuracy, conducting quality assurance audits of staff performance, developing and implementing quality improvement activities, training and mentoring staff, providing feedback on staff performance and developmental needs, participating in the development of skills and performance of staff, collecting/analyzing/reporting on data, preparing reports on department performance and metrics, and other responsibilities of a similar nature and level.
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Leads and initiates problem resolution within the work unit. Facilitates teamwork by coordinating department needs and responding positively to requests for assistance. Role models to team members effective communication skills, assisting in their development of such skills.
- Orients, guides and mentors team members consisting of Polysomnographic Technologist levels, students and support staff, to help build confidence and competency in skills, knowledge and abilities. Provides feedback to management on team member performance and conduct. Develops skills of team members and continually assists with improving skills, performance and outcomes.
- Effectively implements protocols and objectives with team members to result in optimization of staff performance, teamwork, patient safety, and customer service.
- Role-models skills, through peer-to-peer accountability, to drive improvement of department score for turnover/retention/employee engagement.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Executes above average clinical and critical thinking skills in challenging procedures and patient care situations, utilizing conflict management techniques as appropriate. Performs difficult and unusual procedures and therapeutic interventions; analyzes complex situations and takes appropriate actions.
- Provides care for the needs of patients by providing information and education and executing various sleep study treatment concepts to maximize performance. This includes: positioning, physiology, procedure preparation, and technical factors. Modifies technical factors to achieve desired results and proactively addressing complications / limitations associated with certain procedures. Assists patients in the coordination of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) needs and follow-up as needed.
- Serves as liaison between team members, management and physicians, resolving routine matters for the shift/area. Proactively identifies needs for adjustment/intervention for optimum patient care and experience. Monitors and adjusts activities of the assigned team to ensure optimum patient throughput and patient experience. Drives service improvements to impact department score for patient satisfaction, through role modeling accountability for service standards.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Performs polysomnographic data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free. Establishes and documents baseline values, verifying the integrity of collected data and completes the data collection process (e.g., repeats the physiological and instrument calibrations and instructs the patient on completing questionnaires, etc.)
- Scores sleep/wake stages per professional guidelines; scores clinical events such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc. per established protocols. Tabulates sleep/wake and clinical event data, preparing report for physician interpretation and final report sign-off.
- Implements appropriate interventions to ensure quality outcomes. Conducts quality audits on equipment, processes, outcomes and team member performance. Documents, develops and evaluates processes, procedures and outcomes. Identifies opportunities for corrective action and process improvement, providing recommendations, and contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety.
- Assists with the implementation and education of department- based safety initiatives and standards of practice and with development of policies, procedures, and protocols. Ensures compliance with accreditation standards, involved in obtaining and maintaining center accreditation.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Accurately documents all patient care and polysomnography related activities and procedures in the appropriate documentation system. Enters charges at the time service is delivered. Prepares monthly volume and other metrics and reports as needed.
- Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Evaluates and reports on inventory levels. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks and provides leadership to team members on effective and efficient utilization of time, minimizing incidental overtime. If assigned, accurately reviews team members' time cards for management approval.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Initiates and leads department projects and shared governance activities. Participates in one or more department committees or subcommittees and facilitates the accomplishment of the goals of the committee. Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond competencies with a focus on continual development as a Polysomnographic Technologist and leadership skills. Completes and updates the individual development plan (IDP) on an on-going basis.
- Participates in physician patient record reviews. Fosters a positive and constructive teaching environment by engaging students and co-workers in learning opportunities that are valuable and in alignment with business objectives.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
EDUCATION
- Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Four years experience as a Polysomnographic Technologist in a Sleep Disorders laboratory of which at least one has been in a leadership capacity; may consider a HM employee with at least three years experience, one year as a HM Sr Polysomnographic Technologist who demonstrates progressive leadership skills and abilities.
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