Sleep Center Technician Gathers and analyzes patient information: reviews history and physical info, medicines, procedure requests, and study protocol; completes and verifies documentation; explains the procedure and orients the patient to the Sleep Center. Performs testing preparation procedures: prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments, if necessary; applies electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards; performs appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and make adjustments, if necessary. Performs polysomnographic procedures: follow procedural protocols to assure collection of appropriate data; follow "lights out" procedures to establish and document baseline values; perform polysomnographic data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free. Identify and report signal abnormalities.; document routine observations, including sleep stages and clinical events; implement appropriate interventions; follow "lights on" procedures to verify integrity of collected data and complete the data collection process Provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment and education of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Maintain current CPR or BCLS certification Comply with applicable law, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control Demonstrate effective written and spoken communication skills. Demonstrate appropriate social skills. Demonstrate ability to follow direction. Respond to study participant's procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate information Other duties as assigned/ necessary AS EXPECTED WITH ALL HEALTHCARE POSITIONS, MUST ADHERE TO HIPAA/OSHA/BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN REGULATIONS AND MAINTAIN ASSOCIATED WORKPLACE TRAININGS.
Qualifications
Skills:- Advanced Written CommunicationAdvanced Time-Management
- Advanced Telephone Etiquette
- Advanced Teamwork Ability
- Advanced Organizational
- Advanced Patient Care
- Advanced Oral CommunicationAdvanced Multi-Tasking
- Advanced Medical Office
- Advanced Interpersonal
- Advanced Electronic Medical Record
- Advanced Documentation
- Advanced Customer Service
- Advanced Attention to Detail
- Advanced Advanced Technology
- Advanced Accuracy
Behaviors:
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations:
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Education: High School or Equivalent or better. Technical/other training or better.
Experience:
Successfully completion of a polysomnography program, of no less than one year duration, associated with a state licensed and/or nationally accredited education facility 1. A minimum of 6 months experience as a Polysomnographic Trainee with documented proficiency in all required competencies Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
