Supervisor - Polysomnography

Trinity Health•Albany, NY

2d•$35 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor of Polysomnography is a direct care position in which the incumbent reports to the Director of the Sleep Center with regards to all organizational and administrative functions and to the Medical/Clinical Directors concerning specific clinical functions. The supervisor has shared responsibilities for organizing, coordinating and evaluating the technical aspects of the Sleep Center. The supervisor is also responsible and accountable for the growth and development of all technical staff members. Demonstrates the organizations commitment to sound ethical business practices as directed by the Corporate Compliance Office and approved by the Board of Trustees.

Requirements

Associates degree
Three to five years’ experience in the sleep disorders field.
Two years of which is supervisory experience.
Current license in respiratory therapy from the NYS Dept of Education
Registered by the Association of Polysomnographic Technologists.

Responsibilities

Establishes, maintains, and monitors a comprehensive Quality Improvement Program.
Establishes, maintains, and monitors preventive maintenance to insure equipment is in good working condition and is safe for patient use.
Establishes, implements, and monitors an appropriate system for test accession, identification, retention, and retrieval.
Initiates and continues the orientation and training of qualified technical personnel to maintain departmental standards of quality, productivity, and performance.
Assists in the development of new operating procedures.
Plans bi-weekly schedules and assignments.
Make the necessary changes in order to insure adequate coverage.
Maintains positive employee relations as observed from employee comments, informal observation of employee complaint resolution, consistent treatment of employees, turnover rates, and exit interviews.
Maintains positive physician relationships as observed by physician comment, observation of problem solving with physicians and their office staff, and feedback from the Medical / Clinical Directors.
Develops, coordinates, implements and monitors the PAP compliance program.
Tests are scored and available for interpretation in a timely manner.
Patients can be accommodated in a short period of time with special consideration for emergency cases.
Inventory supplies are checked on a weekly basis and ordered as necessary.
Other activities/reports are completed within time frames agreed upon between the Supervisor and the Director.
Performs day studies including MSLT’s, MWT’s, baseline’s and titration’s, assuring completion in a timely and accurate manner.
Utilizes technical personnel available.
Utilizes the financial resources available for supplies and equipment.
Suggests and recommends items to be included in the Department’s operating and capital equipment budgets.
Performs other duties as assigned.