Status: PRN - As Needed
Shift: As needed M-F 5:30pm - 6:30am
Exempt: No
Summary:
General A Registered Polysomnographic Technologist has learned all skills necessary to perform as a Sleep Technologist in routine testing. Must be able to independently prepare patients, conduct routine PSG recordings and collect all information pertinent to the interpretation of these tests. Under the direction of the Supervisor, the Registered Polysomnographic Technologist is responsible for the continued learning and performance of Sleep procedures according to the established policies of the department and North Oaks Health System. All of the responsibilities below will be performed in a manner, which will promote and maintain a positive community and professional image for the department and hospital. The responsibilities will be performed with an attitude supportive to change and the employee will be expected accept the responsibility for maintaining an acceptable pattern. All employees will be expected to contribute and participate, when requested, in the Health System’s Quality Improvement Programs. Also, all of the responsibilities will be accomplished in a manner that will not have a negative impact on the employee relations efforts of this department and the Health System. The direct patient care provided in this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the department policies and procedures. Each of the responsibilities will be accomplished in a safe manner that will not permit injury to the employee
Other information:
' To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill set, and/or ability required.1. Previous Experience preferred.2. Louisiana License Polysomnographic Technologist or Louisiana License Respiratory Therapist3. Specialized or Technical Education Required: Registered by the Board of Registered Polysomnography Technologist (BRPT).4. Competed BCLS certification.5. Demonstrates the desire to acquire and use new skills.6. Maturity and the ability to establish good rapport with patients, the public and staff.7. Interacts well with severely ill or “difficult” patients, including children.8. Demonstrates a high degree of leadership, organizational and teaching skills.Physical Effort Required:Strength: MediumCarry: OccasionallyStand: OccasionallyPush: OccasionallyLift: OccasionallyWalk: FrequentlyPull: OccasionallySit: Frequently
Responsibilities:
I. Mission Enhancement: Demonstrates behaviors that reflect understanding and support of the organizational values and mission.a. Understands the corporate goals and objectives and in conjunction with all levels of management within Diagnostic Services.b. Promote and exude actions that follow the 4C’s mentality.II. Competency & Job Knowledge: Acquires, maintains, and shares current competencies in performance of job responsibilities.a. Performs all exams within personal licensed scope of practice including but not limited to: i. Implementation of a written or verbal order from a licensed physician that requires the practice of polysomnography, including Out of Center Sleep Testing (OCST) ii. Positive airway pressure titration on spontaneously breathing patients iii. Supplemental low flow oxygen therapy during polysomnogram (up to six (6) liters per minute) iv. Capnography during polysomnogram v. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation vi. Pulse oximetry vii. pH probe placement and monitoring viii. Esophageal pressure ix. Sleep staging, including surface electroencephalography, surface electrooculography, and surface submental electromyography x. Surface electromyography of arms and legs xi. Electrocardiography xii. Respiratory effort monitoring including thoracic and abdominal signals xiii. Plethysmography blood flow xiv. Nasal and oral airflow monitoring xv. Body temperature monitoring xvi. Audio/video monitoring of movement and behavior during sleep xvii. Monitoring positive airway pressure modalities used to treat sleep related breathing disorders, including the effect on sleep patterns, provided that the device does not extend into the trachea xviii. Monitoring the effects on sleep patterns of an oral appliance that does not extend into the trachea and that is used to treat sleep apnea xix. Analyzing and scoring data that may be used by a licensed physician in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep and wake disorders that result from developmental defects, the aging process, physical injury, disease, or actual or anticipated somatic dysfunction xx. Observing and monitoring physical signs and symptoms, general behavior, and general physical response to polysomnographic evaluation xxi. Providing Durable Medical Equipment (DME) to patients xxii. Coordinating patient care and education xxiii. Therapy compliance xxiv. Educating patients and their caregiversb. \Tracking and management of disease state and outcomesDemonstrates a complete working knowledge of all Sleep Lab equipment used for diagnostic radiology and intra-procedural imaging.c. Demonstrates proficient and economic use of supplies, communication equipment, technical equipment, and computer technologies.d. Performs visual inspection of equipment, identifies problems and communicates to immediate supervisor.e. Reviews physician orders, checking for special instructions from requesting physician, and consults with the radiologist as necessary.f. Pleasantly greets patients, confirming their identification and introductions.g. Completely explains examination procedure to the patient and their family if present.h. Ability to anticipate and meet the needs and expectations of customers.i. Contact the Sleep Lab Supervisor/Manager for equipment service issues as appropriate.j. Participates in appropriate education and on-the-job learning situations in order to develop necessary job skills.k. Demonstrates the ability to perform multiple tasks as required.l. Personal responsibility/Integrity/ Financial Responsibility: Each person is responsible for his or her actions, and individually accountable for satisfied patients/customers, confidentiality or patient and hospital information, quality outcomes, efficient operations, and the overall success of North Oaks Health System.III. Quality & Safety: Demonstrates a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction in all aspects of the job.a. Assists team members in quality efforts in the objectives of the organization (services that are free from error, efficient, connected to the customer and well planned).b. Promoting quality within North Oaks Diagnostic Services.c. Maintains confidentiality of patient, employee and hospital information.d. Recognizes emergency situations; initiates code procedures and administers first aid or CPR as needed.e. Promotes patient safety in all actions.IV. Teamwork, Leadership and Interpersonal Skills: Performs effectively as a team member. Maintains a positive attitude, treats co-workers, patients, and visitors, with respect and dignity. Leads by Example.a. Promotes leadership, teamwork, and professionalism within the organization by action and example.b. Can professionally speak and listen to information; can express self clearly and when required.Ability to identify and use appropriate information routes; may include written and oral expression.c. Promotes a culture that emphasizes cooperation through honest communication among individual team members and other hospital team members and departments.d. Develops interdisciplinary relationships that foster effective planning, teamwork, mutual respect, collaboration, and integration of services with other departments and physicians for coordinated provision of services and/or support of patient care.e. Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills with all team members.f. Ability to manage up incidents, errors, complaints, etc. to management staff for timely resolution.g. Trains new and current employees, students, and/or volunteers by discussion and demonstration.h. Ability to work effectively with others to solve problems, implements group decisions and achieves group/organization goals.i. Ability to get along with others in a courteous professional manner.j. Communication with other modalities in the Radiology Department and other departments within the hospital.V. Policies & Procedures: Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.a. Adheres to hospital policy on: attendance and tardiness, hospital dress code, infection control standards, environmental standards, quality improvement activities.b. Maintains and promotes confidentiality per hospital policyc. Completes annual hospital mandatory educational requirements.d. Performs visual preventive safety inspections. Identifies problems and communicates to immediate supervisor.VI. Departmental Workflow: Consistently maintains departmental workflow of the departments within Diagnostic Services ensuring maximized productivity and efficiency.a. Functions productively, responsibly and exhibits adaptability with the team. Positively demonstrates VALUES of North Oaks Health System. Plans and prioritizes work while maintaining positive performance.b. Demonstrates a complete working knowledge of all equipment within the department.c. Performs all Sleep Lab procedures. Demonstrates anatomy under investigation through proper patient positioning and administers contrast media according to the department policy and procedure manual. Obtains patient history and clinical data for correlation with the scans.d. Maintains necessary inventory of supplies for assigned room, rotating stock in an orderly fashion, and eliminating outdated items.e. Ensures all equipment is in good working condition.VII. Customer Relations: Consistently maintains an attitude of cooperation, clear communication, mutual respect, and courtesy to all patients, visitors, team members, medical staff, volunteers and students.a. Communicates pertinent information to all employees and customers in a timely fashion.b. Demonstrates respectful interpersonal relations when dealing with others.c. Reviews physician orders, checking for special instructions from requesting physician, and consults with the radiologist as necessary. Pleasantly greets patients, confirming their identification and introductions. Completely explains examination procedure to the patient and their family if present.d. Customer Satisfaction/Respect for the Individual. Ability to identify those who receive services and/or products within the work environment, including patients, families, visitors, other departments, and all others. Ability to anticipate and meet the needs and expectations of customers.VIII. Other:a. Follows North Oaks Health System’s Compliance Program and Federal and State Regulatory guidelines.b. Performs all other duties as required or requested by the Manager or Director.c. Selects the appropriate recording montage or montages necessary for the case under study. Obtains a high quality recording, recognizing artifacts and taking the steps to eliminate them.d. Describes in technical notes any clinical events pertinent to the study.e. Performs testing in the laboratory.f. Performs other related duties as required.g. Performs pretest calibration and makes necessary adjustments to the recording instrument.h. Safeguards and preserves confidentiality of patients.i. Infection Control:· Demonstrates understanding of isolation procedures/precautions and assist in the cleaning, disinfecting, reassembly and repackaging of all non-disposable items, according to policies and procedures.j. Quality Management/Performance Improvement:· Assist in Quality Control and maintenance of equipment.· Monitors and participates in the department Process Improvement Programk. Continuing Education:· Attends scheduled department meetings· Attends department and/or hospital in-service programs· Completed BCLS Certificationl. Professionalism:· Maintains professional and polite attitude at all times· Attendance and punctuality· Follow dress code including wearing name tag visiblym. Continues to seek and accept new responsibilities in proportion to preparation and experience.n. Is able to adapt to a wide range of tasks and displays flexibility in adapting to changing conditions.o. Is able to demonstrate competency in age specific criteria as applicable to job scope. (See Addendum).p. Uphold and demonstrates principles of good customer relations.q. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility:· In the use of supplies and equipment at all times· Makes recommendations to supervisor, coordinator or director for suggestions to reduce spending and increase productivity.r. Maintaining Department:· Maintains a clean, neat and safe environment for patient and staff.· Insures supplies and equipment for patient needs are readily available.s. This job has a high degree of complexity and requires the ability to work at a fast pace in order to complete assignments or provide emergency care.t. This job entails serious implications for errors in the delivery of patient care and in making recommendations for care.u. There is Contacts with Physicians, Physician’s office, patients, the general public, and vendors. There will also be contact with other Departments as needed.
