Sleep Lab Technologist Full Time

Description

Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital is seeking a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist to join our team.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Gathers materials and sets up all necessary equipment for the s to be performed.
• Discusses s procedure with patient and answers any questions.
• Instructs patient on the use of PAP therapy.
• Prepares patient for s by applying appropriate electrodes and ancillary equipment to patient utilizing AASM standards.
• Calibrates machines according to standard procedures and recalibrates as needed.
• Maintains adequate stock levels of equipment and supplies.
• Cleans equipment as needed.
• Contacts appropriate sources for necessary repair.
• May collect urine samples for laboratory analysis.
• Aid in training new personnel in polysomnography techniques.
• Aid in answering the phone and scheduling patients for s procedures.
• Maintain current BLS/CPR and sleep certifications.
• Acquire 10 CEC's per year for sleep center accreditation.
• Assist with interviews for new hire employees.
• Aid in scoring training and comparisons.
• Aid in monitoring and evaluating technical quality of procedures performed in the Sleep Center.
• Maintain good rapport and cooperative relationships.
• Approach conflict in a constructive manner.
• Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.
• Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, colleagues, and visitors to Trinity Health.
• Discuss patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places.

Required Skills And Abilities

• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with patients when explaining sing and treatment procedures, and with physicians and other departmental personnel when gathering and exchanging patient- related information.
• Analytical skills necessary to observe and evaluate patients during sing and treatments, and notify manager or physician in cases of emergency.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail approximately 75% of work time when operating equipment, monitoring equipment, recording data and scoring records.
• Ability to walk and stand for approximately 25% of work time and to lift, pull, push and carry portable equipment for approximately 25% of work time.

Other Functions And Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.