Sleep Lab Technologist, Nights, Amory

Gilmore Amory
SLEEP LAB
Full Time - Night

Posting Description

At North Mississippi Health Services, our mission is to “continuously improve the health of the people of our region.” Our vision is to “provide the best patient and family-centered care and health services in America.” We believe that fulfilling our mission and vision calls us to embrace the best people that form incredible connections to our patients and families. We take pride in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives, and your passions. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting your passion with a purpose. When you are part of our team, you know what connected feels like. #WhatConnectsYou

Job Description

  * Performs all procedures that electrographically record sleep and it's associated phenomena, including the application of patient monitoring devices and the calibrations of recording instruments in accordance with established AASM guidelines. * Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for patients requiring this diagnostic modality. * Serves as a resource to non-credentialed PSGTs. * Performs initial and ongoing patient assessment to assure appropriate understanding and compliance with testing procedures, patient safety, and ability of patient to effectively participate in the testing. * Continuously monitors patient activity and maintains quality recordings through recognition and correction of artifactual data, while remaining vigilant of patient safety and comfort. * Scores polysomnogram and computer generated records, based on AASM, Rechtshaffer and Kales scoring criteria. * Maintains records to provide complete clinical information and to assure accurate patient charging.  complies with AASM guidelines of documentation, and provide the physician with a copy of the results. * Assures that equipment and supplies are available to assure quality patient care.  Maintains inventories, makes copies, and updates reference manuals as needed. * Performs daily maintenance and calibration on all sleep testing equipment.  Serves as a resource person for other departments. * Assists in the development and presentation of educational lectures, conferences, and promotional activities. * Acts as point of contact for issues pertaining to sleep testing and diagnostic studies. * Collects and analyzes Performance Improvement data, including appointment delay times. * Reviews insurance eligibility. **_Know How_** Job Knowledge: Specify required education, licensure/certification, prior experience, skill, behavior, equipment operation, type and duration of on-the-job training, patient population to be served, etc. * The incumbent must be a registered polysomnography technologist (RPSGT). * CPR required, ACLS desired.  * The individual must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills required to proficiently provide care to a patient population to include:  adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. * (RPSGT = Board of Polysomnographic Technologists) Leadership: Short, specific statements about skills needed in areas of planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the work that is to be done. * The incumbent will serve as a sleep center resource for physicians, staff and students.  * The incumbent must be able to organize and prioritize departmental responsibilities to optimize quality patient care.  * Recommends changes in therapeutic modalities to promote the most positive outcome.  * Responsible for assisting with planning and implementing strategies that enhance sleep center certification by the AASM. Human Relations Skills: With whom does the person come into contact and to what degree. * The incumbent will have extensive contact with inter- and intra-departmental personnel, physicians, and their office personnel, and public.  * It is imperative that he/she have good communication skills and reflect a positive, caring attitude toward both staff and public.  * As a resource for lesser experienced technologists, must have the interpersonal skills to assist without offending. **_Problem Solving_** Please give examples of the types of major problems encountered and challenges of the job. * Resolution of patient non-compliance issues. * Detection and determination of nature of equipment failures. * Compliance with regulatory guidelines. **_Accountability_** Freedom to act: List examples of major decisions the incumbent can make (employment, termination, coaching, budget, customer service, etc.) * Research and offer input for policies and procedures to assure high quality patient care. * Represent the sleep disorders center in dealing with family members, physicians, hospital staff, and patient's concerns over care provided. * Recommend changes in therapeutic modalities to promote positive outcomes.  * Develop marketing strategies for the SDC and evaluate their effectiveness. * The incumbent is expected to submit the following decisions for prior approval: deviations from departmental budget, deviations from patient protocols, and major complaints of patient, family, attending physician, or other hospital departments relating to assigned patients or the lab. Impact: Volume, expense budget including personnel  (or Indeterminate) * Directly impacts budget, expenses, and revenue through efficiency of time utilization, effective and dynamic patient scheduling, flexibility, and reliability.  * Helps market service, thus impacting patient demand.

Requirements:

Licenses

You must have the following licenses to apply:
Registered Polysonographer

Education

You must have the following education to apply:
High School Diploma or GED