Lead Polysomnography Tech

Full-time

615 N. Michigan Street

Radiology Services

Day

Reports to the Manager of Beacon Sleep Disorders. Coordinates the daily activities related to the operations of the Memorial Sleep Disorders Center. Ensures safe, high-quality care is provided to all patients. Serves as a key contact and resource for physicians and their staff. Also performs the Essential Functions of a Polysomnography Technician as necessary.

MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS

• MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
• VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
• SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.

Coordinates the activities of the Sleep Disorders Center to ensure provision of high-quality services by:

• Assisting in protocols, policies and procedures with input from physicians and associates. Also interpreting and supporting Hospital policies, procedures and program changes.

• Scheduling and monitoring the workload of assigned associates, re-establishing priorities, adjusting schedules and reassigning work as necessary.

• Providing input on program direction.

• Assist in the planning and coordinating of ongoing training, in-service education and required CEU's for department. Provide input into the development of a comprehensive orientation and training for new associates.

• Providing ongoing technical guidance and assistance to team members.

Ensuring continuing high-quality patient services by:

• Assist in developing and implementing a Quality Assurance program with involvement of the Sleep Disorders Center's staff.

• Assist with the requirements of the various regulatory agencies (and accrediting organizations) are adhered to.

• Recommending new and/or replacement equipment and other capital fund purchases.

• Scoring of all sleep studies adult and pediatric in accordance with the AASM guidelines.

• Assure all AASM practice guidelines are being met.

• Prepare and download all out of center testing (OCST) and score.

• Send sleep studies to the appropriate physician for interpretation.

• Evaluate acuity of all incoming patients.

• Ongoing monitoring and input data to the sleep lab database.

• Assist off site physicians with technical problems.

• Involved in and oversee the CPAP clinic, and retrieving compliance data.

Performs other functions to maintain personal competence and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the department by:

• Completing other job-related assignments and special projects as directed.

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Associate complies with the following organizational requirements:

• Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.

• Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.

• Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.

• Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.

• Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department.

• Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.

• Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.

• Complies with established organization and department policies.

• Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.

Commitment to Beacon's six-point Operating System, referred to as The Beacon Way:

• Leverage innovation everywhere.

• Cultivate human talent.

• Embrace performance improvement.

• Build greatness through accountability.

• Use information to improve and advance.

• Communicate clearly and continuously.

Education and Experience

• The knowledge, skills and abilities are normally acquired through the successful completion of an Associate's degree in an allied health, business or related field. A valid and current license to practice as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (BRPT), Registered Sleep Technologist (AASM) or Registered Respiratory Therapist Sleep Disorders Specialist (NBRC) and three years of polysomnograhy/scoring experience is required. Pediatric experience and demonstrated leadership ability desired.

Knowledge & Skills

• Demonstrates knowledge of, and competency in, evaluation of sleep disorder studies, and associated procedures, assessments, treatments and techniques appropriate to the child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient.

• Requires advanced knowledge of departmental and AASM policies, procedures and practices.

• Demonstrates the well-developed managerial skills (including planning, organization, analytical, problem-solving, delegation and facilitation) necessary to effectively coordinate team member activities. Also must be able to effectively motivate, manage and train subordinate team members.

• Requires the ability to develop innovative solutions, compile and evaluate data and prepare reports.0

• Demonstrates the communication skills (both verbal and written) necessary to clearly articulate information to patients, physicians and Hospital team members.

• Demonstrates the interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Demonstrates proficiency in computer skills (including the ability to troubleshoot all monitoring equipment utilized within the department.

• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues.

Working Conditions

• Works in a patient care environment with occasional possible exposure to communicable disease.

• Requires a strong commitment to the department's operations; which includes varying days and hours as determined by the department's needs.

Physical Demands

• Requires the physical ability and stamina (i.e. to
• walk/stand for prolonged periods of time, push carts/wheelchairs up to 50
• pounds, to position/lift patients at a maximum of 35 pounds unassisted,
• over 35 pounds requires assistance, provide CPR, etc.) to perform the
• essential functions of the position.