Registered Sleep Technologist.Ashland - University Hospitals : Job Details

Sign On Bonus of $10,000: 5,000 to be paid at first 90 days then 5,000 after one year of employment

Position Summary

Registered Polysomnography Scorer performs polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services, Home Sleep Apnea Test, or patient care and education and works under the general supervision of the Clinical Manager and Medical Directors to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. The Scorer can serve as a preceptor to PSG Trainee and/or Technician in all age groups and settings. The polysomnography Scorer may need to travel to various sleep lab locations based on department needs to cover patient care and other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Perform appropriate scoring of both adult and pediatric sleep studies.
• Perform testing procedures PSG, titration studies, MSLT, MWT, PAP Nap, HSAT, other sleep procedures, and provide effective respiratory care according to UHC Sleep Center protocols.
• Identifies and corrects machine malfunctions.
• Collaborates with Sleep Center staff, and members of other disciplines to ensure a strong team and contribute to the achievement of the operational goals of the assigned area.
• Provides education and age appropriate care to patients and families through the entire age spectrum, including 0 through 18 years, adults, and geriatric populations.
• Takes responsibility for adherence to professional standards, self-development, and participation in quality improvement activities.
• Have knowledge of proper use of PPE.

Required For All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

QualificationsEducation

• Nationally credentialed in an accepted health-related field (respiratory care, electroneurodiagnostics, or EMT-P) Required or
• 4 year degree program and Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (or equivalent) with documented proficiency in all competencies required of a Technologist at UHC. with a minimum of 24 months direct sleep patient care experience. Required

• 2+ years direct sleep patient care experience. Required

• Proficient knowledge of scoring requirements following AASM Standards. Required
• Knowledge of scope of practice and thorough understanding of the basics of patient monitoring and care delivery. Good interpersonal skills. Required
• Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies; Required
• has a command of the sleep-induced changes in the physiology of various body systems; Required
• has a working knowledge of the physiological and behavioral aberrations associated with sleep/arousal pathology and be capable of rapid interpretation of various tracings as to be able to intervene during a study. Required

• Certification by the board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (or equivalent) Required

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly