Supervises personnel and daily work activities within the sleep lab.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) Certification t hrough the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists
2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
EXPERIENCE:
1. Three (3) years of experience as a sleep tech.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EXPERIENCE:
1. Three (3) years of experience as a registered sleep tech.
CORE JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Performs as the primary educator for sleep staff meeting the quality of standards of the American Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ACNS) and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine to assure optimum delivery of polysomnographic testing and patient care.
2. Coordinates and evaluates all elements of clinical, financial, material, and human resources (HR) in the provision of ND services. Requires effective communication with medical staff, hospital administration, and healthcare providers
3. Ensures adequate technical staffing coverage for the lab following established productivity standards. Activates problem resolution and troubleshooting actions to prevent patient procedural delays. Performs service recovery as needed. Acts in the absence of the Director.
4. Provides direct feedback to Director of ND technologist performance and team needs. Assists with performance management and progressive discipline. Assists Director with the hiring, retention, interviewing, and recruitment of staff. Coaches and counsels ND technologists as needed. May monitor employee action plans.
5. Performs monthly operational budget variance analysis/reporting. Responsible to monitor financial performance of cost center. Executes actions to keep budget accounts at or under budget.
6. Leads efforts toward the AASM accreditation and maintenance of standards.
7. Exercises a technical review of the impulses being recorded
8. Demonstrates proper set-up for the designated test(s)
9. Detects and eliminates artifact
10. Reviews set-ups and calibrations of monitoring equipment; measurement and application of appropriate EEG, EKG, and EOG monitoring electrodes; placement of recording transducers to measure airflow, respiratory effort, and oximetry.
11. Demonstrates accurate and efficient scoring of the polysomnogram, summarizing sleep/wake periods, REM episodes, arousal analysis, EEG phenomena, cardiac events, respiratory events, limb movements, and other physiological events according to current guidelines. Ensures that the polysomnogram is appropriately prepared for physician interpretation.
12. Describes normal and abnormal clinical manifestations observed during the procedure.
13. Interacts with each patient on an individual basis in order to obtain the best cooperative effort possible in accordance with policy and procedure guidelines
14. Maintains an expertise in anatomy, physiology, and pathology relative to polysomnographic studies in order to optimize the procedure and ensure patient care/safety.
15. Supports staff by promoting problem solving, peer review, team building, and by displaying the highest professional standards. Serves as the professional role model for the polysomnographic techs.
16. Performs Quality Assurance functions for the Sleep Lab including equipment and staff.
17. Maintains proficiency in use of polysomnographic equipment.
18. Maintains knowledge of department policies and procedures. Assists in developing relevant departmental policies and procedures.
19. Provides direct feedback to Director regarding polysomnographic staff performance.
20. Provides direct feedback regarding provision of service and customer satisfaction.
21. Performs as a Polysomnographic Technologist in clinical and on-call rotation as needed.
22. Directs daily workflow of the Sleep Lab, staff scheduling and work assignments.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Ability to lift, push, or pull minimum of 40 pounds.
2. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
3. The flexibility to work during unscheduled hours.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Performs sleep studies in accordance with policy and procedure guidelines in the Sleep Evaluation Center, at the bedside and in critical care areas of the hospital.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Good verbal and written skills
2. Ability to communicate appropriately with physicians, staff, and patients.
Additional Job Description:
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Shift:
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Exempt)
Company:
WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals
Cost Center:
136 WVUH Neuro Sleep Lab
Address:
205 Bakers Ridge Road
Morgantown
West Virginia
Equal Opportunity Employer
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
