Polysomnographic Technician I (Full Time, Nights)

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 * Minimum 2 years of experience doing sleep studies. * CPR: Healthcare Provider - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment 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 Department: NEURO-SCIENCE CENTER-2100-714750 Job Status: Professional