Sleep Technologist, Lead
About The Position
Provides supervision of technology staff at multiple locations. Performs multiple sleep latency testing and scoring of nocturnal complex polysomnography and multiple sleep latency test. Operates polysomnographic recording equipment used to record and evaluate sleep/wake pathology, including transcutaneous and End-Tidal CO2 monitoring. Scores polysomnographic recordings in preparation for physician interpretation. Performs research studies per protocol which may include full 10/20 EEGs and assisting with writing research protocol. Performs related patient processing and documentation procedures as necessary. Applies and removes electrodes and other equipment used in conjunction with polysomnography including EKG, EMG, EOG, airflow, and oximetry in clinic patients. Fits and troubleshoots PAP masks to optimize comfort and effectiveness. Applies and titrates CPAP, BiPAP, Adaptive Servo Ventilation (ASV), AVAPS/iVAPS AVAPS AE titrations and need for /application of supplemental oxygen based on physicians¿ orders and established protocols. Preferred experience in advanced titrations and interpretation of patient tidal volume and need for pressure support in advanced disease patients such as those with chronic respiratory insufficiency, chronic respiratory failure, chronic hypoventilation including neuromuscular disease and COPD. Instructs patients in the proper application and usage of ambulatory equipment. Downloads recording from ambulatory unit and prepares machine for the next usage. Fits and troubleshoots PAP masks to optimize comfort and effectiveness.. Assists in training of all new sleep fellows and technical staff. Meets with vendors regarding new equipment developed for sleep medicine. Oversees scoring of and makes necessary corrections to ambulatory sleep recordings done by technologist. Instructs Sleep Disorder Center staff on new equipment and proper protocols for usage of equipment. Performs other duties as required. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is strongly recommended. Equipment and Supplies: Responsible for communicating supply needs and ordering supplies and equipment Operates and calibrates polysomnographic equipment. Professional Development: Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development. Attends educational in-services as appropriate
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and two years experience or High School graduate with five years experience in sleep field as a technologist.
- Must be a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist.
- A current BLS certification is required.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred experience in advanced titrations and interpretation of patient tidal volume and need for pressure support in advanced disease patients such as those with chronic respiratory insufficiency, chronic respiratory failure, chronic hypoventilation including neuromuscular disease and COPD.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is strongly recommended.
Responsibilities
- Provides supervision of technology staff at multiple locations.
- Performs multiple sleep latency testing and scoring of nocturnal complex polysomnography and multiple sleep latency test.
- Operates polysomnographic recording equipment used to record and evaluate sleep/wake pathology, including transcutaneous and End-Tidal CO2 monitoring.
- Scores polysomnographic recordings in preparation for physician interpretation.
- Performs research studies per protocol which may include full 10/20 EEGs and assisting with writing research protocol.
- Performs related patient processing and documentation procedures as necessary.
- Applies and removes electrodes and other equipment used in conjunction with polysomnography including EKG, EMG, EOG, airflow, and oximetry in clinic patients.
- Fits and troubleshoots PAP masks to optimize comfort and effectiveness.
- Applies and titrates CPAP, BiPAP, Adaptive Servo Ventilation (ASV), AVAPS/iVAPS AVAPS AE titrations and need for /application of supplemental oxygen based on physicians¿ orders and established protocols.
- Instructs patients in the proper application and usage of ambulatory equipment.
- Downloads recording from ambulatory unit and prepares machine for the next usage.
- Fits and troubleshoots PAP masks to optimize comfort and effectiveness.
- Assists in training of all new sleep fellows and technical staff.
- Meets with vendors regarding new equipment developed for sleep medicine. Oversees scoring of and makes necessary corrections to ambulatory sleep recordings done by technologist.
- Instructs Sleep Disorder Center staff on new equipment and proper protocols for usage of equipment.
- Responsible for communicating supply needs and ordering supplies and equipment
- Operates and calibrates polysomnographic equipment.
- Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development.
- Attends educational in-services as appropriate
- Cleans and disinfects equipment placed directly on patients.
- Monitors for adverse events in patients and acts accordingly and per protocol.
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