JOB REQUIREMENTS: Overview PRN 7pm-7:30am Shift differentials available
Flexible scheduling Performs patient education, comprehensive
polysomnographic testing and analysis, and associated interventions
under the general supervision of the Medical Director or designee.
Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities Gather and
analyze patient information Review history, physical information,
medications, procedure request, and study protocol. Complete and verify
documentation. Testing preparation procedures Prepare and calibrate
equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and make
adjustments Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted published
standards, 10/20 system. Perform appropriate physiologic calibrations to
ensure proper signals and make adjustments, if necessary. Perform
routine positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting. Perform
polysomnographic and other testing procedures Follow AASM and Center
procedural protocols such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT),
Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, routine
polysomnography, PAP and oxygen titration, dental appliance titration,
pediatric polysomnography and titrations to ensure collection and
analyzation of appropriate artifact free data. Follow AASM and Center
protocols to implement appropriate interventions (including actions
necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as
continuous and bi-level positive airway pressure, oxygen administration,
etc.). Follow AASM and Center protocols to perform Home Sleep Apnea
Testing (HSAT) and scoring of HSAT. Follow Center protocols for cleaning
and maintenance of equipment and supplies. Recognize and provide age
specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of pediatric,
adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Perform Polysomnographic
Record Scoring Scoring sleep/wake stages, clinical events (such as
respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.)
using AASM guidelines and Center specific protocols. Oversee scoring of
Sleep Technicians 1 and Sleep Technicians 2. Generate accurate reports,
correct as necessary. Perform clerical duties Perform telephone and
scheduling activities as needed to ensure department efficiency and
patient service. Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations To perform
the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following
behavior expectations: Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts
to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and
thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and
promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time
and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals. Service -
Responds promptly to requests for service and... For full info follow
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opportunity employer functioning under Affirmative Action Plans.
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