What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sleep Technl position at MEDSTAR HEALTH?
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Job Summary
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Coordinates home sleep testing and provisioning of durable medical equipment and other therapeutics for clinic patients following established standards and practices. Performs pulmonary function tests, exercise tests, and pulmonary rehabilitation exercises. The sleep technologist collaborates with physicians, patients and families in delivery of services and management of sleep and respiratory disorders and acts as the liaison and point of contact to resolve patient issues, problems and treatments.
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Minimum Qualifications
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Education/Training
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Completion of high school diploma or equivalent. Associates degree or bachelor preferred. Formal education in sleep technology or respiratory therapy preferred. CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO AN APPROPRIATE COMBINATION OF EDUCATION/TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE.
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Experience
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2 years experience at the technician level or the equivalent. One year of durable medical equipment experience and previous use of electronic medical records preferred.
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License/Certification/Registration
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Registration by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists in Polysomnography. Must have CPR/BCLS Certification. Must hold a license in good standing as a Polysomnographic Technologist in the District of Columbia as defined by the Health Professional Licensing Administration.
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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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Knowledge of sleep medicine and/or respiratory physiology and related treatment modalities. Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care; Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
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Primary Duties and Responsibilities
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Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
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Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts. Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
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Performs patient telephone triage related to durable medical equipment, assesses needs, and coordinates needs with medical staff. Monitors phone notes entered to assure timely response to all calls and appropriate resolution of the patients’ needs.
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Sets up home sleep testing, educates patients on use of device, collects and downloads data. Analyses and scores sleep and respiratory parameters to generate report for physician interpretation. Processes physician interpretations and uploads to Cerner.
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Provides the patient with home care advice for conditions that do not require an immediate clinic appointment or referral to another health care setting.
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Conducts pulmonary function testing and pulmonary rehabilitation including six minute walks, cardiopulmonary exercise tests, and other modalities as assigned.
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Applies knowledge of CMS and private insurance guidelines to assure timely provisioning of durable medical equipment for patients, including appropriately documenting medical necessity. Stays up to date with regulatory/reimbursement changes.
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Dispenses telephone advice and recommendations from the provider as requested by the provider as it relates to durable medical equipment This includes verbally troubleshooting mask, humidity and pressure issues impacting therapeutic compliance.
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Performs smart card downloads for CPAP compliance monitoring and provides to insurance company as appropriate to assure provision of devices. Makes adjustments to CPAP/BIPAP machines under physician guidance. Conducts in-person mask and pressure desensitizations for patients struggling with therapeutic compliance, demonstrating a variety of potential interfaces and pressure modalities.
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Educates patient and family about diagnostic procedures/treatments, and maintenance of sleep and respiratory health and wellness.
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Maintains and reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information. Assists with tests and examination results as needed. Follows up with durable medical equipment companies to assure receipt of order and dispensation of device.
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Maintains established departmental policies and procedures; attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
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Enhances patient satisfaction by providing concerned, personal, prompt and courteous customer service that supports the patients’ right to dignity and privacy.
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Adapts to and excels in the use of all electronic programs utilized in the division/department to include, but not limited to, Electronic Health Records (EHR), Azyxxi, Outlook, and general computer applications. Adheres to all HIPPA, MEDSTAR, and GUH Privacy policies. Scans and indexing clinical documents to the EMR within 48 hours.
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Serves as a resource to physicians needing support in securing therapeutic needs of patients.
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Builds and maintains a log of all patients needing DME tracking timeliness of setup, and key compliance data. Reviews data for quality trends and makes recommendations to increase overall population compliance scores.
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Performs mask fits and de-sensitization sessions with patients, including on inpatients as needed. May occasionally education inpatients on home sleep testing.
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Liaises with other MedStar Sleep Centers and MGUH departments (such as inpatient case management and GIM) to assure continuity of care with patients. Participates in hospital wide employee education events related to sleep health.
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MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation and research. Our 30,000 associates and 5,400 affiliated physicians work in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest visiting nurse association in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education and professional development of our whole team. MedStar Health offers diverse opportunities for career advancement and personal fulfillment.
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