Sleep Tech (Certified)

Company: Pediatrix
Location: Austin
Posted on: November 20, 2024

Job Description:

Requisition ID: 2024-45846Location: US-TX-AustinPosition Type: Full TimeHR Rep / Recruiter: Marcia HarrisonContact: marcia.harrison@pediatrix.comResponsibilitiesSleep Study Preparation and Set-up

• Collect, analyze and integrate patient information in order to identify and meet the patient-specific needs (physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history).
• Determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols.
• Review the patient's history and verify the medical order.
• Follow sleep center protocols related to the sleep study.
• When patient arrives, verify identification, collect documents and obtain consent for the study.
• Explain the procedure and orient the patient for either in center or out of center sleep testing.
• Select appropriate equipment and calibrate for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments, if necessary.
• Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards.
• Perform routine positive airway pressure (PAP) interface fitting and desentization.Sleep Study Procedures
  • Follow procedural protocols [such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP, oxygen titration etc.] to ensure collection of appropriate data.
  • Perform appropriate physiological calibrations to ensure proper signals and make required adjustments.
  • Follow "lights out" procedures to establish and document baseline values (such as body position, oxyhemoglobin saturation, respiratory and heart rates, etc.).
  • Perform data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free. Identify, correct and document artifact.
  • Document routine observations, including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and other significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.
  • Implement appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc)
  • Follow "lights on" procedures to verify integrity of collected data and complete the data collection process (e.g. repeat the physiological and instrument calibrations and instructs the patient on completing questionnaires, checking for completeness, etc.)
  • Score sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines.
  • Score clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) utilizing AASM standards.
  • Generate accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data.
  • Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
  • Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to perform portable monitoring equipment preparation and data download.
  • Perform patient education and instruction appropriate for out of center sleep testing.
  • Demonstrate adherence to cleaning and disinfection procedures for portable monitoring devices.
  • Demonstrate adherence to AASM scoring parameters for HSAT; identify artifact, inadequate signals and study failures and generate an accurate report. Service Management and Essential Skills
    • Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues.
    • Perform routine equipment care and maintenance and inventory evaluation.
    • Maintain current CPR or BCLS certification.
    • Demonstrate computer skills appropriate for the position.
    • Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
    • Demonstrate appropriate social skills.
    • Demonstrate customer service skills.
    • Demonstrate critical thinking and ability to work with minimal supervision.
    • Demonstrate teamwork skills. Follow HIPAA policies to maintain the privacy and security of patient information.
    • Demonstrate ability to follow direction.
    • Respond to sleep patient's procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate information.
    • Provide patient education utilizing sleep center specific protocols.
    • Adhere to sleep center policies related to quality assurance.
    • Evaluate sleep study related equipment and inventory.
    • Review and evaluate sleep studies and provide feedback to staff.
    • Demonstrate the ability to analyze complex situations and apply policy.
    • Comply with professional standards of conduct.
    • Assist the medical director and/or manager in all aspects of sleep center operations.QualificationsCertification by a nationally recognized certification board and holds either the Registered Sleep Technologist (RST), Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT), or Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS) credential OR Successful completion of an accredited educational program leading to a certificate or associate degree with an emphasis in sleep technology and/or successful completion of a sleep technology program associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility. Benefits and CompensationBenefits for Full Time employees and qualified dependents:
      • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
      • Progyny Fertility Benefits
      • Teladoc Health and Second Opinion Services
      • 401(K) Thrift Program & Sharing Plan**
      • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) - 15% discount*
      • Basic Employee; Spouse; Child Life Insurance
      • Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
      • Employee Optional Life and AD&D
      • Short & Long Term Disability
      • Pre-Tax Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
      • Employee and Dependent Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
      • Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
      • Parental Leave Benefit
      • Sick Pay Bank
      • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
      • Group Aflac Policies
      • Identity Theft Protection
      • Employee Charitable Fund
      • Care.com
      • Continuing Education Assistance
      • Various Discount Programs*Part Time Regular employee classifications also receive this benefit**Available to part-time regular and part-time casual employees aged 21 and overAbout Us Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation's leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group's high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives. Please Note: Fraudulent job postings/job scams are becoming increasingly common. All genuine Pediatrix job postings can be found through the Pediatrix Careers site: .#PedNCPediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.#NCL#CLPlease see job descriptionPI255101975

Keywords: Pediatrix, College Station , Sleep Tech (Certified), Other , Austin, Texas