Sleep Tech II Per Diem

VOTED BEST HOSPITAL ON THE SEACOAST

PER DIEM ELIGIBLE FOR SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.

1. Demonstrates competence in the performance of duties and responsibilities related to Assessment of Information.

o Gathers relevant information from medical record, family, and other healthcare providers

o Performs ongoing physiological and psychological assessment of the patient.

o Assesses factors that contraindicate procedure ie: medications, medical conditions, required information, blood results, written orders.

o Completes and ensures that staff completes the necessary paperwork for patient tracking and charging.

o Modifies action plan to study the patient according to changes in clinical situations.

2. Demonstrates competence in the performance of duties and responsibilities related to Analysis of Information.

o Selecting appropriate procedure using cost effective plan after reviewing data, patient's abilities, and patient's condition.

o Provides diagnostic/quality pgs. testing using professional judgement and utilizing department standards.

o Adjusts sensitivities, filters setting and time constants to insure an artifact free pg.

o Interviews the patient, obtains a history, a list of current medications and documents their blood pressure and pulse on the sleep study assessment sheet.

o Analyzes sleep staging, sleep apnea, PLMS or other movement disorders, EEG and EKG abnormalities and artifacts.

o Calibrates and maintains all equipment necessary for recording and treating sleep disorders.

o Attends to routine cleaning and disinfection of all equipment.

o Applies and titrates Ncpap or Bipap according to patient symptom and data gathered during testing.

o Determines the need for accessory equipment/medications to maintain a high level of patient care and comfort, ie. Oxygen therapy, Ncpap.

o Applies all electrodes and monitoring devices, so they are free from artifact and reliable throughout the recording process. Ensures all impedances are within acceptable limits for recording.

o Verify Cpap tx pressure, educate patient on the use of Cpap explaining side effects and any contraindication. Set pressure on Cpap units intended for home use and discharge the patient with it and any necessary paperwork needed for f/u with the homecare provider.

3. Demonstrates competence in the performance of duties and responsibilities related to Patient Education/Communication.

o Verifies patient consent; verifies written consent has been obtained which is noted on patient registration form.

o Provides accurate explanations and instructions at an appropriate time and place at a level of understanding necessary.

o Refers questions about diagnosis or treatment to patient's physician.

4. Demonstrates competence in the performance of duties and responsibilities related to Action Plans.

o Conducts patient testing utilizing established protocols and guidelines

o Utilizes patient cooperation to assist in carrying out action plan.

o Assist in administering first aid or provide life support in emergent situations.

o Assesses ongoing recorded activity for technical quality and makes modification if indicated.

5. Demonstrates competence in the performance of duties and responsibilities related to documentation.

o Documents diagnostic, treatment and patient data in the appropriate medical and departmental record.

o Documentation must be timely, accurate, concise, and complete.

o Documents any exceptions from established criteria or procedures.

o Records diagnostic or treatment data using departmental approved forms.

6. Demonstrates competence in the performance of duties and responsibilities related to environmental assessment.

o Ensures that services are performed in a safe environment.

o Informs supervisor with equipment problems and tags equipment with the appropriate form to shut down.

o Assesses equipment to determine acceptable performance.

o Ensures that protocol and procedure manuals include recommended criteria and are reviewed and revised on an annual basis.

o Follows WDH guidelines to minimize exposure to collodion by utilizing negative pressure fan. Insures proper ventilation in work areas and patient rooms.

7. Demonstrates competence in the performance of duties and responsibilities related to departmental communication.

o Practices open communication to elicit confidence and cooperation from the staff, patient, the public, and other health care providers.

o Information is presented at the learner's level of understanding.

8. Demonstrates competence in the performance of duties and responsibilities related to quality documentation.

o Documents quality assurance activities and results.

o Provides timely, concise, accurate, and complete documentation per department timeframes.

o Provides documentation that adheres to current protocol, policy and procedures, including instrumentation QC

9. Demonstrates competence in the performance of duties and responsibilities related to professional performance.

o Teamwork - Works well with others to elevate the quality of care.

o Adheres to accepted standards, policies, and procedures adopted by the profession and regulated by law.

o Provides the best possible diagnostic study for each patient by applying professional judgement and discretion.

10. Demonstrates competence in the performance of duties and responsibilities related to self-assessment.

o Monitors personal work ethics, behaviors, and attitude.

o Monitors and evaluates orientation guidelines.

o Recommends improvement in orientation / work environment.

o Evaluates own performance and recognizes opportunities for improvement.

o Recognizes his or her strength and uses them to benefit patients, coworkers, and the profession.

o Performs procedures "only" after receiving appropriate education and training.

o Recognizes and takes advantage of opportunities for educational growth.

o Recognizes and takes advantage of opportunities for improvement in technical and problem solving skills.

o Actively participates in professional organizations.

o Demonstrates and documents external community involvement.

o Maintains strong relationships with peers, staff, physicians, agencies and other organizations consistent with hospital strategic plan.

11. Demonstrates competence in the performance of duties and responsibilities related to Ethics

o Technologist provides health care services with respect for dignity and age specific needs.

o Technologists respects the patient's right to privacy and confidentiality.

o Adheres to established standards of the profession.

o Participates in team spirit and becomes involved in daily decision making for improvements.

12. Demonstrates competence in the performance of duties and responsibilities related to customer service / department protocols, professional knowledge.

o Proactive mentoring and orientation with new staff members.

o Share information with peers, and colleagues through publication, presentation, and department meetings.

o Offers self to other areas during lull periods.

o Keeps patient wait times to a minimum by collaborating with clerical staff and office manager.

Experience Minimum Required

* Two or more years of clinical experience in polysomnography with RPSGT or RRT-SDS.

Education Minimum Required

* Successful completion of an accepted sleep technology training program or equivalent experience.
* RPSGT with at least 2 years of sleep lab experience or RRT-SDS with 3 years sleep lab experience.

Education Preferred/Desired

* Three or more years of clinical experience in polysomnography with RPSGT or RRT-SDS
* Successful completion of an accepted sleep technology training program or equivalent experience.
* RPSGT with at least 2 years of sleep lab experience or RRT / REEGT with 3 years sleep lab experience.

Special Skills Minimum Required

* Computer manipulation, verbal and written communication skills, mechanical aptitude, ability to work in a collaborative manner, ability to make effective judgments and decisions based on objective criteria.
* Able to work the night shift (7pm-7am).

Licensure and/or Certifications Required

RPSGT OR SDS-RRT and ARC or AHA BLS