UR- Sleep Technologist ; H

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Job Location (Full Address): 2180 Clinton Ave S, Suite C, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14618 Opening:
Worker Subtype:
Regular Time Type:
Full time Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

36 Department: 500435 GCHaS Ped Sleep & Wellness Ctr

Work Shift:

UR
- Night (United States of America) Range: UR URCA 210 H Compensation Range: $27.25 - $36.79 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

• Performs a variety of sleep studies in order to diagnose the type and extent of sleep disorders, as directed by a physician.
• Collects and transmits biological specimens for analyses.
• Performs and records routine patient assessment.
• Scores sleep records and documents other test results.
• Calibrates and adjusts equipment, including troubleshooting minor problems.

6:30 PM-6:30 AM; WKNDS

Sleep Study Preparation and Set-up Reviews the patient's history and verify the medical order.

Follows sleep center protocols related to the sleep study ordered.

When patient arrives, verifies identification, collects documents, and obtains consent for the study.

Explains the procedure and orient the patient for in center sleep testing.

Provides age-appropriate patient education.

Selects appropriate equipment and calibrate for testing to determine proper functioning, and make adjustments, if necessary.

Applies electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards.

Perform routine positive airway pressure (PAP) interface fitting and desensitization if running a PAP study.

Follows procedural protocols (such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP and oxygen titration, etc.) to ensure collection of appropriate data.

Performs appropriate physiological calibrations to ensure proper signals and make required adjustments.

Follows 'lights out' procedures to establish and document baseline values (such as body position, oxyhemoglobin saturation, respiratory, and heart rates, etc.).

Performs data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free.

Identify, correct, and document artifact.

Documents 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.

Implements appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc.).

Follows 'lights on' procedures to verify integrity of collected data and complete the data collection process (e.g. repeat the physiological and instrument calibrations and instruct the patient on completing questionnaires, checking for completeness, etc.).

Assists with scoring sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines.

Assists with scoring clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) utilizing AASM standards.

Assists with the generation of accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data.

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education, as required.

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to perform HSAT equipment preparation and data download.

Performs patient education and instruction appropriate for HSAT procedures.

Demonstrates adherence to cleaning and disinfection procedures for HSAT devices.

Assists with scoring HSAT recordings according to AASM scoring parameters; identify artifact, inadequate signals, and study failures, and generate an accurate report.

Complies with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and standards regarding safety and infection control…