What are the responsibilities and job description for the Polysom Tech - Pediatric Sleep Center - Nights position at VCUHSA VCU Health System Authority?
The Polysom Tech (Reg) provides safe, reliable, diagnostic sleep testing and effective respiratory care as an advanced practitioner for neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations, in accordance to discipline training level, Clinical Practice Guidelines, hospital standards, guidelines and protocols, as well as to serve as a sleep medicine technical resource and educator for patients, caregivers, hospital staff and students, and can function as a shift team leader in the absence of the supervisor. Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Current licensure with the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Polysomnographic Technologist Current RPSGT Current AHA BLS Certification Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Current Licensure with the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Polysomnographic Technologist Current RPSGT Current AHA BLS Certification Experience REQUIRED: Two (2) years of clinical experience in Sleep Medicine as a recording and scoring polysomnographic technician/technologist. Two (2) years of clinical experience using a variety of Sleep Medicine equipment, troubleshooting and correcting recording artifacts. Previous affiliation or work experience in a similar practice setting. Experience PREFERRED: Three (3) years of clinical experience in Sleep Medicine as an RPSGT recording and scoring polysomnographic technologist. Two (2) years of experience in pediatrics as a sleep technologist. Experience using Compumedics diagnostic software, capnography, and advanced treatment modalities. Experience performing MSLT, MWT and HSAT operations. Academic healthcare experience. Education/training REQUIRED: Education, training and/or experience that has satisfied the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT). Education/training PREFERRED: Associate’s Degree in Polysomnography from an accredited program. Training and competency in RPSGT functions for neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. Independent action(s) required: Practices within the boundaries of the regulations governing the practice of sleep medicine in the Commonwealth of Virginia, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and VCU Health policies and procedures and established practice guidelines. Follows documented physician orders for sleep study operations. Identifies and corrects artifact during sleep study operations. Determines when to implement therapy during sleep testing operations established guidelines, protocols and provider orders. Scores sleep testing data with 85% or better agreement rate with the Medical Director. Coordinates the scheduling of procedures and distributes daily workloads. Performs patient reminder calls for procedures, providing recommendations and tip to patients and parents necessary to improve the success of the procedure. Calls manufacturer for equipment troubleshooting advice. Cardiopulmonary monitoring and intervention, including during emergency response; airway care; consulting with physicians and interdisciplinary team members regarding the appropriateness of the patient care plan Maintain work areas in a clean and well stocked manner. Perform shift team leader role in the supervisor’s absence, if applicable. Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): Mentors polysomnographic technician trainees and may serve as a mentor and instruct new hire technologists (RPSGTs) in procedures specific to VCUHealth Center for Sleep Medicine. May document and complete competency checkoff requirements for sleep medicine-related equipment and processes in accordance with training and competency under the educational oversight of the Chief Sleep Technologist and RN Clinical Coordinator. Perform shift team leader role in the supervisor’s absence, if applicable. Additional position requirements: This position requires schedule flexibility and adaptability to accomplish the goals and mission of the health system to meet the needs of the patients we serve. Age Specific groups served: As appropriate based on unit assignment (to include neonate, pediatric, adolescence, adult and geriatric. Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical: Lifting 50-100 lbs. Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Able to adapt to frequent change Nights EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4. Who We Are Inventing better care, day by day by discovery Sound outrageous? It absolutely is. Sound impossible? That’s never stopped us before. Sound like hard work, intense research, collaboration with experts around the world, sheer brainpower meets unrelenting willpower? That’s. Exactly. Right. We’ll do whatever it takes to offer the best in care and empower the best in quality of life. 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