Sleep Technologist

1 month ago

Farmington, United States Connecticut Children's Medical Center Full time

A (Registered) Sleep Technologist Polysomnography, also known as a Registered Sleep Technologist, works under the general supervision of the Sleep Medical Director, Sleep Center Manager or designee to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders including in center, inpatient, diagnostic, therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care and direct patient education. A Registered Sleep Technologist is able to perform the duties defined for a Sleep Technologist and is able to provide minimal oversight of other sleep center staff. The sleep technologist is credentialed in sleep technology.

* Collect, analyze and integrate patient information in order to identify and meet the patient- specific needs (Physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history), and to determine final testing.
* parameters/procedures in conjunction with the physician's orders and other documentation. Follows our procedural protocols to ensure the appropriate data collection.
* Applies surface electrodes to the patient according to procedure protocols and accepted published standards. Explain pre-testing, testing, and post-testing procedures to the patient.
* Maintains, prepares and calibrates all the equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments if necessary. Performs appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signal and makes and documents adjustments if necessary.
* Monitors the recording while routinely documenting observations, changes in procedure, and significant events to facilitate scoring. Performs the correct calibrations and "Lights out" and "Lights on " procedures. Must be able to follow protocols and initiate the correct intervention for the health and safety of the patient.
* Oversees and performs difficult pediatric polysomnographic procedures and therapeutic interventions.
* Provides instruction and education to the sleep disorder patient population. Serves as C-PAP clinical liaison as required.
* Scores recordings and clinical events based on accepted professional guidelines and prints reports based on Sleep Center protocols.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Over sees the work of Sleep Technicians during night shift and assists in their training.

Education/Experience:

* Required: High School Diploma
* Preferred:
* 2 years college preferred.
* Healthcare and Pediatric experience a plus.



License/Certifications:

* CPR or BLS Healthcare certification within 1 month of hire and maintained thereafter]
* Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist, Certified Polysomnographic Technologists or a RT or CRT Sleep Disorders Specialty as well as complying with all certification requirements. RPSGT, CPGST or Certification by National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) either CRT-SDS or RRT-SDS.
* RT/CRT experience is a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

KNOWLEDGE OF

* Policies and procedures related to functional units supported to include Hospital and SleepCenter
* Amicable Inter-relationships between functional areas

SKILLS

* Attention to detail
* Presentationskills
* Strong communication & follow-up skills
* Project management
* Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues.
* Perform routine equipment care and maintenance and inventoryevaluation.
* Maintain current CPR or BLS certification.
* Demonstrate computer skills appropriate for the position.
* Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
* Demonstrate appropriate social skills.
* Demonstrate outstanding customer service skills.
* Demonstrate critical thinking and ability to work with minimal supervision.
* Demonstrate teamwork skills. Follow HIPAA policies to maintain the privacy and security of patient information.
* Demonstrate ability to follow direction.
* Respond to sleep patient's procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate information.
* Provide patient education utilizing sleep center specific protocols.
* Adhere to sleep center policies related to quality assurance.
* Evaluate sleep study related equipment and inventory.
* Review and evaluate sleep studies and provide feedback to staff.
* Demonstrate the ability to analyze complex situations and apply policy.
* Comply with professional standards and code of conduct.
* Assist the medical director and/or manager in some aspects of sleep center operations.

ABILITY TO

* Multi-task
* Handle a fast paced, high volume environment,
* Work in a team environment alongside multiple disciplines
* Provide guidance and training to peers
* Demonstrated experience in responding to unanticipated problems with equipment or patients during night shift.
* Familiar with microcomputers and Windows-based software programs. Demonstrated ability to facilitate patient-oriented services.

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