Job Summary:
Perform sleep studies, monitoring patients during all stages of sleep; trial therapeutic interventions and evaluate their effectiveness with all studies conducted at KPs Sleep Center.
Essential Responsibilities:
• Measure and observe sleep and EEG dysfunctions by utilizing various monitors simultaneously in a safe and effective manner. This requires use of computerized sleep lab system. • Utilizing protocols developed by Sleep Medical Directors and PSGTs, provide therapeutic interventions for observed sleep dysfunction, measure and evaluate the results of interventions and make necessary adjustments resulting in a prescription for durable medical equipment. • Take a detailed sleep history from the patient and screen patients for appropriateness of testing. • Participate in outpatient monthly sleep study reviews. • Educate patients to testing and therapeutic procedures. • Maintain an effective rapport with patient to facilitate patient compliance with procedures. • Provide appropriate discharge instructions. • Perform safe and correct operation of equipment. • Provide required equipment maintenance. • Exhibit comprehensive knowledge and skill in interfacing computer-based information system and patient monitoring systems. • Maintain necessary quality and quantity control programs. • Utilize a department specific quality assurance program in collaboration with the medical director and supervisor. • Periodically review procedures and revise to reflect changes in practice and standards. • Process all data obtained from sleep studies and analyze data. • Prepare standardized report for physician review. • Monitor patients for all life-threatening events. • Recognize and obtain medical assistance as required. • Record and report all unusual occurrences. • Maintain patient records and confidentiality per standard procedure. • Perform other duties as requested.