Job Description - Polysomnographic Technologist - Sleep Lab - Nights

Work Hours/Shifts: Part Time Nights (10 hour shifts) in Poinciana, Kissimmee, Orlando and or Winter Garden

Job Summary: As a Polysomnographic Technologist, you will make providing service your priority while caring for the whole person in a faith-based atmosphere. Performs quality sleep studies for all patients under minimal supervision in order to aid physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders. Facilitates all aspects of study completion and reporting. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. Is knowledgeable in and carries out all applicable processes of the department. Participates in the Florida Hospital performance improvement program. Performs additional duties as requested.

Knowledge Skills, Education & Experience Required:

• Current CPR / BLS Certification
• Working knowledge of sleep procedures and equipment
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to closely observe sleep tracing and respond appropriately to seizure activity and other abnormalities;
• Minimum six months polysomnography experience or successful completion of a sleep program
• Ability to prepare and calibrate equipment to determine proper functioning and make adjustments as necessary
• Ability to apply electrodes and sensors according to published standards
• Proficient performance of physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals
• Working knowledge of proper positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting and Titration
• Computer skills, including Microsoft® Office applications (preferred)
• Scoring of Studies performed to current AASM Standards (preferred)
• Associate’s degree or higher in healthcare science related field (preferred)
• Experience with Somnomedics and or Alice 6 equipment and software (preferred)

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Required: Certification as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist through the American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM) OR Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) (preferred) Job Responsibilities: Patient Care ResponsibilitiesPerforms quality sleep recordings by collecting, analyzing, and integrating pertinent patient history information, properly preparing the patient according to age, conducting the examination, and preparing the recording for the physician interpretation. Implements appropriate interventions, including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as continuous and/or bi-level positive airway pressure (PAP) and Oxygen administration.Informs the nursing supervisor and/or the physician of changes in the patient’s condition or abnormalities on the recording, when necessary.Maintains supplies and equipment for patient care and maintains an orderly and efficient system for storage and retrieval of patient information. Provides patient education according to established guidelines. Quality AssuranceAccurately documents, posts, and charges for procedures to ensure quality standards set by the department and hospital.Actively supports and participates in department and hospital quality improvement initiatives as directed.Participates on process or performance improvement team and proactively initiates process improvement ideas.Maintains quality of recording scores within established guidelines. Safety and the Environment of Care. Adheres to hospital infection control and safety standards. Ensures equipment is in good working condition and initiates appropriate contacts when repairs are required. Meeting AttendanceAttends monthly staff meetings.Attends other meetings as requested. Communication/Cooperation. Receives and gives report clearly to communicate patient care information to provide optimal care. Communicates and collaborates with multidisciplinary team to ensure high quality patient care. Keeps supervisor informed and seeks assistance and direction from appropriate individuals when confronted with unfamiliar procedures and techniques, before implementing them, to ensure deliverance of safe and effective patient care. Communicates with patients and family members appropriate to age and instructs them in techniques to optimize their care in the hospital, as well as after discharge. Receives assignments, instructions, and guidance from supervisor and is compliant with supervisor special requests as situations dictate. Customer Service Maintains a professional relationship with all customers. Maintains the confidentiality of employees, patients, administration, and medical staff information with no infractions. Displays a caring and courteous attitude. Professional Standards and Ethics. Demonstrates through behavior Florida Lung, Asthma & Sleep's core values of Integrity, Compassion, Balance, Excellence, Stewardship, and Teamwork as outlined in the organization’s Performance Excellence Program. Adheres to the Florida Lung, Asthma & Sleep Specialists, P.A. compliance plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. Refuses to participate in unethical procedures and assumes the responsibility of informing the appropriate authority of noted incompetence or unethical behavior. Resource Management Plans and manages time appropriately. Practices cost containment measures by conserving lab supplies, equipment, and human resources. The above statements reflect the general duties and responsibilities necessary to describe the principal functions of the job, as identified, and shall not be considered an exhaustive list of job responsibilities which may be inherent in the job. Responsibilities are subject to change.

If you want to be a part of a team that is dedicated to delivering the highest quality in patient care, we invite you to submit your resume.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kissimmee, FL 34759: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Sleep Lab: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RPSGT (Preferred)
• CPSGT (Required)

Work Location: One location

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