Lead Polysomnography Tech

Reports to the Manager of Beacon Sleep Disorders. Coordinates the daily activities related to the operations of the 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.

• 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.
• 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.