Supervisor, Sleep Center - University of Rochester : Job Details

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Works under the general supervision of the medical director and/or a senior administrator to manage operations of a sleep program to ensure comprehensive evaluation and treatment of patients with sleep disorders. The manager oversees operations related to in center and/or home sleep apnea testing as required, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care and direct patient education. A sleep center manager is credentialed in sleep technology and provides oversight of sleep center staff.

**RESPONSIBILITIES:**

+ Oversees the operation of the Sleep Center and associated services, including compliance with safety and regulatory guidelines, ensuring appropriate levels of clinical supply and inventory. Executes decision making authority as it relates to day-to-day operations. Develops policies and procedures. Supports program accreditation and compliance with regulatory requirements. Contributes to development, approval and oversight of annual budget.

+ Directs and manages work completed by the assigned team, Ensures staff adheres to the accepted standards for the evaluation, testing, and treatment of patients in the sleep program. Recruits, interviews, hires, orients, trains and evaluates performance, recommends salary adjustments, provides guidance to staff through HR policies and guidelines. Improves staff performance through ongoing counseling, coaching, delegation, feedback, disciplinary actions when necessary and other HR functions. Develops plans to improve and sustain employee engagement for all assigned staff.

+ Ensures professional and quality service for patients. Responds to sleep patients procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate education utilizing sleep center specific protocols. Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and standards regarding safety and infection control issues.

+ Maintains sleep study acquiring skills and provides expert care to patients on nights or for daytime studies as needed. Maintains scoring skills and score acquired sleep studies as requested. Reviews and evaluates sleep studies and provides appropriate feedback to staff. Performs routine equipment care and maintenance and inventory evaluation. Follows HIPAA and privacy policies to maintain the privacy and security of patient information.

+ Keeps current on relevant areas of knowledge and acts as a resource to staff. Interprets and ensures compliance with regulatory standards and requirements; keeps abreast of regulatory requirements, professional standards and competitive industry practices, as well as organizational initiatives with potential to impact current operations; monitors impact on existing activities to maintain service levels and work quality.

Other duties as assigned

**QUALIFICATIONS:**

+ Bachelors of Science in health care related field or AAS in Polysomnography Technologist required

+ 3 years of experience in polysomnographic testing required

+ or equivalent combination of education and experience

+ Leadership experience preferred

+ Interpersonal, customer service, team work and coaching/mentoring skills; Computer use agility, critical thinking and decision-making ability preferred.

**Required:**

NYS license as a Polysomnographic Technologist. Must be Basic Life Support (BLS) certified.

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the Universitys mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.

**How To Apply**

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**Location:** Strong Memorial Hospital

**Full/Part Time:** Full-Time

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