Sleep Technician-36 hours

Connecticut Children's Medical Center•Farmington, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A Polysomnographic Technician, also known as a Sleep Technician, works under the general supervision of the Sleep Medical Director, the Sleep Center Manager, a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist, or designee to perform comprehensive sleep testing, analysis, and associated interventions. Responsibilities include Clinical/Patient Care (65%), Patient Education/Clinical Support (20%), Equipment/Environment Management (10%), and Other Duties as Assigned (5%).

Requirements

High School Diploma.
Must obtain Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT), Certified Polysomnographic Technologist (CPSGT), or Sleep Disorders Specialist (CRT-SDS or RRT-SDS) credential within 3 years of the date of hire.
CPR or BLS Healthcare certification within 1 month of hire and maintained thereafter.
Knowledge of policies and procedures related to functional units supported to include Hospital and Sleep Center.
Knowledge of amicable inter-relationships between functional areas.
Attention to detail.
Presentation skills.
Strong communication & follow-up skills.
Project management.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues.
Perform routine equipment care and maintenance and inventory evaluation.
Demonstrate computer skills appropriate for the position.
Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrate appropriate social skills.
Demonstrate outstanding customer service skills.
Demonstrate critical thinking and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Demonstrate teamwork skills.
Follow HIPAA policies to maintain the privacy and security of patient information.
Demonstrate the ability to follow directions.
Respond to sleep patients’ procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate information.
Provide patient education utilizing sleep center-specific protocols.
Adhere to sleep center policies related to quality assurance.
Demonstrate the ability to analyze complex situations and apply policy.
Comply with professional standards and code of conduct.
Assist the medical director and/or manager in some aspects of sleep center operations.
Ability to multi-tasking.
Handle a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Work in a team environment alongside multiple disciplines.
Respond to unanticipated problems with equipment or patients during the night shift.
Familiar with Windows-based software programs.
Demonstrated ability to facilitate patient-oriented services.
Demonstrate competency in pediatric and family-centered care, including effective communication with patients and caregivers
Demonstrates the ability to follow protocols and initiate the appropriate intervention to ensure the patient's health and safety.

Nice To Haves

2 years college
Successful completion of a sleep technology program associated with a state-licensed and/or nationally accredited educational facility OR 6 months of experience working in a sleep facility performing sleep disorders testing.
Pediatric sleep lab experience preferred.
RRT/CRT.

Responsibilities

Performs pediatric polysomnographic procedures and therapeutic interventions such as Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) and oxygen titrations
Applies surface electrodes to the patient according to established protocols and accepted published standards.
Reviews the patient’s medical history and verifies the medical order via EMR.
Determines testing parameters/procedures based on physician’s orders and laboratory protocols
Monitors the recording, routinely documenting observations, changes in procedure, and significant events to facilitate scoring.
Performs “Lights out” and “Lights on” procedures.
Explains pre-testing, testing, and post-testing procedures to the patient.
Collects, analyzes, and integrates patient information in order to identify and meet patient- specific needs
Maintains, prepares, and calibrates all the equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments if necessary.
Performs appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals.
Makes and documents adjustments if necessary.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.