Job Description - Polysomnographic Technician I (Full Time, Nights) (301602)
Job Description
Polysomnographic Technician I (Full Time, Nights)-301602
Description
Job Summary
Prepares instruments, hooks-up, and monitors polygraphically recorded sleep studies. Responds to patient''s needs and corrects equipment malfunctions.
Minimum Job Requirements
Qualifications
Job Specific Duties:
- Assists in maintaining filing and storage systems for polygraphic recordings.
- Attends educational and departmental meetings and reviews material presented.
- Ensures safety and well-being of patients; summons appropriate personnel immediately if an emergency situation develops or if patient is in apparent distress; manages situation until it is resolved.
- Explains procedures to patients/families; maintains a comfortable and controlled environment in the laboratory.
- Performs MSLT, scores, and prints to the satisfaction of the Medical Director; prepares appropriate sleep study reports for physician interpretation within the standard timeframe of 3 days.
- Performs Polysomnograms multi-channel, CPAP according to the minimal technical guidelines recommended by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
- Performs routine maintenance and cleaning procedures on laboratory equipment; ensures inventory of supplies are adequate.
- Prepares sleep laboratory and calibrates instruments; diagnoses and corrects minor equipment malfunctions; refers major technical malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
- Selects appropriate equipment required for specific testing protocol and applies correctly to patients.
- Summarizes neurological status and clinical history from the chart, patient or other knowledgeable persons.
- Adequately hooks up the patient to sensor equipment.
- Performs handoff consistently utilizing the tech sheet to communicate critical elements regarding the patient.
- Documents within the scope of practice all electronic medical record (EMR) meaningful use required fields in an effort to optimize utilization.
- Participates in Lean initiative to improve processes for opportunities to deliver higher quality, cost effective care, with greater customer service, & which impact can be measured by way of metrics.
- Utilizes Lean methodology to improve the family experience in the Brain Institute. Actively involved in continuously improving the patient experience and in the service recovery process.
Common Duties:
- Maintains accountability by ensuring compliance thru timely completion of licensures, certifications, all competencies, health requirements (PPD, N95, Flu, etc.), and education requirements.
- Maintains accountability and timekeeping expectations as outlined by MCHS Timekeeping and Attendance policy & procedures. Ensures behavior is compliant with communication standards.
- Ensures behavior meets and/or exceeds targeted service scores as measured by the Service Index and/or the internal departmental Service survey.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families and co-workers
- Ability to interpret, adapt and react calmly under stressful conditions
- Ability to problem solve to adapt standard clinical procedures to the individual client's need
- Ability to work well with others and the willingness to learn new procedures
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
(EOE DFW)
6/15/17
Job
: Imaging & Radiology
Primary Location
: Florida-Miami-Nicklaus Children''s Hospital - Main Hospital Campus
Department
: NEURO-SCIENCE CENTER-2100-714750
Shift
: Days
Job Status: Full Time