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Sleep Services Tech (PRN)

Pender Community Hospital District

Pender, NE

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Basic Life Support (BLS), Clinical Assessment, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Clinical Trial, Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Disease, Document Scanners, Documentation, Educational Testing, Epidemiology, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Health Insurance, Healthcare, Hospital, Incentive Programs, Information Technology & Information Systems, Interpersonal Skills, Laboratory Equipment, Maintain Compliance, Medical Records, Medical Terminology, Medical Treatment, Office Equipment, Organizational Skills, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Polysomnography, Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), Printers, Privacy Controls, Problem Solving Skills, Reporting Skills, Set Goals, Sleep Disorders, Sleep Laboratory, Sterilization, Testing, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Treatment Evaluation, Vision Plan, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Pender, NE
POSTED
30+ days ago

The Sleep Services Tech works under the general supervision of the Sleep Services Coordinator to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders including in center sleep testing, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care and direct patient education. In addition to proficiency in all competencies related to sleep technology, the Sleep Services Tech participates with clinical evaluation, diagnostic and therapeutic testing, patient education and compliance management. Education and management of patients with sleep disorders requires understanding of the multifaceted disease processes that affect both sleep and wakefulness.

  • Performs all responsibilities related to performing a sleep study in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Observes the response of the patients to therapy, evaluates and records in the patients record. Immediately reports adverse reactions following established mechanisms.
  • Maintains accurate, pertinent, accessible, confidential, and secure patient records in accordance with privacy and security standards.
  • Applies principles of motivational teaching to facilitate patient self-management.
  • Provides patient education for sleep disorders, comorbidities, therapeutic equipment and processes, medical therapy options, sleep hygiene and self-help.
  • Assists with patient acclimation to PAP, proper usage of PAP, interface troubleshooting, pressure relief options, cleaning, and safety education.
  • Assures patient records contain documentation of all patient interactions.
  • Communicates effectively and professionally with the patient’s healthcare team regarding new or continued symptoms, treatment concerns or management of optimal care.
  • Demonstrates familiarity with pathophysiology, epidemiology, and clinical guidelines for sleep disorders and treatment options
  • Demonstrates competence and provide for the cleaning, sterilization, assembly and maintenance of equipment and stocking of supplies in the sleep lab.

Hours: Varies, as needed; Monday-Friday 7:00pm-7:30am


Keyword: Sleep Services Tech (PRN)
Required Experience:

Education, Experience:

  • Associate degree
  • Minimum of two years' experience in sleep technology
  • Must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of all procedures, indications, contraindications, and hazards involved in sleep care and knowledge of life support equipment.
  • Demonstrates proficient use of medical terminology.
  • Excellent customer service skills and critical thinking experience

Certificates, Licensure, Registrations:

  • Certification by a nationally recognized certification board and holds either the Registered Sleep
  • Technologist (RST) or Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) credential
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) required

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

  • Ability to add, subtract, multiple and divide
  • Ability to read, interpret, and take action as it relates to basic documentation and information
  • Ability to use computer systems, computer navigation, and Internet
  • Ability to write reports and correspondence
  • Ability to adapt to change
  • Ability to problem solve
  • Interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with customers and all members of the team

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS

  • Sleep Lab Equipment
  • Computer/printer/scanner
  • General office materials/equipment/supplies
  • Information systems & programs
  • Telephone system


Benefits:

Standard full-time benefits: Benefits go into effect the 1st of the month following 30 days of hire. Include but not limited to:

  • Health Insurance: PPO and H.S.A. option; PCH pays a portion of premiums
  • Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance: Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Plan at no cost to the employee; opportunity to purchase additional coverage also available
  • Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue hours based on a percentage rate (set by years of service) multiplied by the number of hours worked in a pay period
  • 403(b) Retirement: The hospital will match up to a percentage of gross wages when the employee contributes contributions of percentage
  • Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident Policies
  • Medical and Dependent Care Savings Accounts
  • Group Incentive Plan (GIP): The hospital sets facility wide goals for our annual fiscal year. Depending on how many of those goals we meet at the end of the fiscal year that determines the amount of bonus employees receive.

This institution is an EEO/AA Employer and Provider - Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.


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