Sleep Disorder Coordinator

SCOTT COUNTY HOSPITAL•Scott City, KS

About The Position

Mission of Department: It is the mission of the Scott County Hospital Sleep Disorder Center to deliver high-quality, cost-effective care exceeding the patient’s expectations. Purpose of Position: The Sleep Disorder Ancillary Staff are responsible for helping with the operational, clinical, and quality oversight of the Scott County Hospital Sleep Disorders Center. This position assists with ensuring that sleep diagnostic and therapeutic services are delivered in compliance with American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) standards, CMS requirements, hospital policies, and provider orders. Essential Functions: Program Oversight & AASM Compliance Assist with ensuring the Sleep Disorders Center maintains compliance with AASM accreditation standards, including policies, procedures, education, and quality assurance. Assist with maintaining and updating sleep lab policies and procedures in alignment with AASM, CMS, and Scott County Hospital standards. Assist with preparation and maintaining documentation required for AASM accreditation, audits, and site visits. Participate in ongoing quality improvement activities as required by AASM accreditation. Support patient education regarding sleep study procedures, CPAP/BiPAP equipment and safety expectations Clinical & Operational Coordination Help coordinates daily sleep disorder operations including scheduling, staffing, room utilization, and patient flow. Help ensures sleep studies (PSG, split-night, PAP titration, and HSAT if applicable) are performed according to physician orders and AASM technical standards. Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement Help monitor quality metrics including study adequacy, repeat study rates, patient satisfaction, and report turnaround times. Equipment, Supplies & Safety Help manages sleep disorder supplies and inventory to ensure readiness and continuity of care. Assist in preparing, cleaning, and setup for HST and DME (Horizon) PAP set ups Ensures compliance with infection control, patient safety, and HIPAA policies. Documentation, Billing & Compliance Assist with accurate and complete documentation in the electronic medical record. Assist Director with monitoring accurate charge capture and works with billing staff to resolve documentation issues related to sleep services. Maintains confidentiality and compliance with hospital and federal regulations. Patient Experience Promotes a welcoming, safe, and respectful environment for all sleep patients. Addresses patient concerns or complaints related to sleep services in collaboration with leadership. Supports patient education related to sleep studies and PAP therapy initiation when applicable. The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned in this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments and to make reasonable accommodations as needed. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills and /or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Registered/Certified Respiratory Therapist preferred
Familiarity with CPAP/BiPAP equipment and sleep study workflows
Current Kansas licensure
Current BLS certification
Excellent customer service, organizational and communication skills
Ability to work independently and coordinate multidisciplinary teams
Attention to detail and commitment to quality care
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a clinical environment
Experience with excel, and other office programs
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods
Ability to lift and move sleep lab equipment as needed

Responsibilities

Assist with ensuring the Sleep Disorders Center maintains compliance with AASM accreditation standards, including policies, procedures, education, and quality assurance.
Assist with maintaining and updating sleep lab policies and procedures in alignment with AASM, CMS, and Scott County Hospital standards.
Assist with preparation and maintaining documentation required for AASM accreditation, audits, and site visits.
Participate in ongoing quality improvement activities as required by AASM accreditation.
Support patient education regarding sleep study procedures, CPAP/BiPAP equipment and safety expectations
Help coordinates daily sleep disorder operations including scheduling, staffing, room utilization, and patient flow.
Help ensures sleep studies (PSG, split-night, PAP titration, and HSAT if applicable) are performed according to physician orders and AASM technical standards.
Help monitor quality metrics including study adequacy, repeat study rates, patient satisfaction, and report turnaround times.
Help manages sleep disorder supplies and inventory to ensure readiness and continuity of care.
Assist in preparing, cleaning, and setup for HST and DME (Horizon) PAP set ups
Ensures compliance with infection control, patient safety, and HIPAA policies.
Assist with accurate and complete documentation in the electronic medical record.
Assist Director with monitoring accurate charge capture and works with billing staff to resolve documentation issues related to sleep services.
Maintains confidentiality and compliance with hospital and federal regulations.
Promotes a welcoming, safe, and respectful environment for all sleep patients.
Addresses patient concerns or complaints related to sleep services in collaboration with leadership.
Supports patient education related to sleep studies and PAP therapy initiation when applicable.
Assists with departmental projects and hospital committees as assigned.
Participates in program development and service line growth initiatives
Performs other duties as assigned.
Participate in departmental meetings, education, and training activities
Assist in maintaining AASM accreditation readiness at all times
Assist in ensuring compliance with Scott County Hospital policies
Supports departmental goals and hospital mission
Assist to promote continuous quality improvement and patient satisfaction