Sleep Tech - PRN

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Janesville, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sleep Tech - PRN This role involves gathering and analyzing patient information, preparing and calibrating testing equipment, performing various sleep testing procedures, scoring polysomnographic records, and performing clerical duties. The position requires adherence to AASM and Center protocols, age-specific care, and a commitment to a Culture of Excellence, including quality, service, partnering, and cost-effectiveness.

Requirements

Successful completion of a polysomnography program of no less than one-year duration associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility or equivalent experience and documented proficiency at all competencies required of a Polysomnographic Technician.
All technologists and technicians conducting sleep testing who are not registered by the ABSM, BRPT, or NBRC must have completed the A-STEP Online Self Study Modules.
Current CPR certification.
Holds a Certified Polysomnographic Technician (CPSGT) credential or equivalent –OR– Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) –OR– Certification by the American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM) as a Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) –OR– Certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist – Sleep Disorder Specialist (RRT-SDS).
Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions.
Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Able to read and interpret written information.
Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear.
Occasionally required to handle, finger, feel, climb, and balance.
Must frequently lift up to 25 lbs and occasionally up to 50 lbs.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, the ability to adjust focus, with occasional distance vision.
Performs duties under the general supervision of a sleep technician 3, the medical director, or designee.

Nice To Haves

May oversee and assist in training Sleep Technician 1

Responsibilities

Gather and analyze patient information, including reviewing history, physical information, medications, procedure requests, and study protocols.
Prepare and calibrate equipment for testing to ensure proper functioning.
Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards (10/20 system).
Perform appropriate physiologic calibrations and make adjustments as necessary.
Perform routine positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting.
Perform polysomnographic and other testing procedures following AASM and Center protocols, including MSLT, MWT, parasomnia studies, routine polysomnography, PAP and oxygen titration, dental appliance titration, and pediatric polysomnography and titrations.
Assist with appropriate interventions, including positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, and actions necessary for patient safety.
Perform Home Sleep Apnea Testing (HSAT) following Center protocols.
Follow Center protocols for cleaning and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
Provide age-specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Score sleep/wake stages and clinical events using AASM guidelines and Center specific protocols.
Generate accurate reports and correct them as necessary.
Perform telephone and scheduling activities to ensure department efficiency and patient service.
Perform other duties as assigned.