Sleep Technologist Part Time

Description

Employment Type: Part time
Shift: Night Shift
Location: Ypsilanti, MI
Schedule: Night Shift, Part Time 20hr/week
Rate: $27.00+

Position Purpose

Counsults nocturnal polysomnograms, initiates nasal CPAP, conducts Multiple Sleep Latency Tests, and scores all types of tests performed.

Required Education, Experience And Certification/Licensure

Education: Requires high school diploma or GED; Completed A-Step Program
Certification: Requires board certification from the BRPT or ABSM.
Colleagues that are not registered or are CRPSGTs at the time of hire are required to successfully pass the board examination within the first 18 months of the date of hire.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Gathers materials and sets up all necessary equipment for the test to be performed.
• Discusses test procedure with patient and answers any questions.
• Instructs patient on the use of PAP therapy.
• Prepares patient for test by applying appropriate electrodes and ancillary equipment to patient utilizing AASM standards.
• Calibrates machines according to standard procedures and recalibrates as needed.
• Makes sure patient is monitored during testing.
• Adjusts and troubleshoots equipment as necessary to ensure success of the test procedure.
• Contacts physician if life-threatening or other emergency situations arise.
• Scores polygraphic records and summarizes findings for physician review.
• Cleans equipment as needed.
• Contacts appropriate sources for necessary repair.
• Maintains adequate stock levels of equipment and supplies.
• May collect urine samples for laboratory analysis.
• Aids in training new personnel in polysomnography techniques.
• Aids in answering the phone and scheduling patients for test procedures.
• Maintains current BLS/CPR and sleep certifications.
• Acquires 10 CEC's per year for sleep center accreditation.
• May assist with interviews for new hire employees.
• Aids in scoring training and comparisons.
• Aids in monitoring and evaluating technical quality of procedures performed in the Sleep Center.
• Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships.
• Approaches 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.
• Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places.
• Behaves in accordance with the Code of Conduct, Service Excellence Standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values and policies of Trinity Health.
• Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.

Required Skills And Abilities

• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with patients when explaining testing 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 testing 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.