Sr Pediatric Sleep Technologist

• 1. Under the direction of the Supervisor and the Medical Director, prepares the pediatric patient, conducts overnight physiologic studies-polysomnograms(PSG), collects pertinent information to ensure proper interpretation by the polysomnogrpaher/physician in accordance with established policies and procedures as assigned. Knows when to consult the supervisor/physician regarding the patients status.
• 1.1 When patient arrives, verify identification, collect documents and obtain consent for the study.
• 2. Score sleep studies on a daily basis in accordance with the American Academy of Sleep medicine. Be able
  to sleep stage, score respiratory events, arousals, PLMS/leg movements, snore arousals and oxygen
  saturation.
• 2.1 Prepares patient reports for interpretation assuring that results are accurate. Understand the difference between adult and pediatric sleep.
• 3. Follows YNHH and the Pediatric Sleep Center established safety precautions and procedures in the performance of all duties to insure a safe and clean environment.
• 3.1 Recognizes and responds appropriately to patient's medical problems and physiological events, especially respiratory problems, seizures or cardiac dysrhythmias including notifying the Medical Director, activating emergency button for urgent help, calling a code if necessary and administering supplemental oxygen or basic cardiac life support until help arrives.
• 4. Collaboration with co-workers, physicians both within the hospital and the outside community.
• 4.1 Assists and supports a learning environment. Assists new staff with understanding patient equipment set-ups.
• 5. Displays committment to professional growth and development by regular attendance to department meetings and educational programs and orientation particiaption
• 5.1 Maintains CEUs needed to keep credential.
• 6. Maintains vigilance in a non-stimulating environment and knows when to consult the physician regarding the patient's status..
• 6.1 Attention to detail is critical since the quality of data from the PSG is solely the responsibility of the technologist.
• 7. Equipment care and Maintenance
• 7.1 Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues.
• 8. Follow HIPPA policies to maintain the privacy and security of patient information.
• 9. Attention to detail is critical since the quality of data from the PSG is solely the
  responsibility of the technologist.
• 9.1 Knowledgeable about the rules and policies concerning MSLTs and MWTs.
• 10. Reviews existing information in the patient record, examines orders and protocols for study, recognizes
  sleep/wake or respiratory complaints, sleep patterns and potential need for treatment intervention during
  testing, collects pertinent patient information to insure proper interpretation by the physician and
  communicates with ordering physician or center/lab director to clarify unclear or inappropriate orders and
  communicates information about the patient's status
• 10.1 Examine orders and protocols for study.

EDUCATION

High school graduate. Successful completion of an accredited educational program leading to a certificate or associate degree with an emphasis in sleep technology. Or Successful completion of a sleep technology program associated with a state licensed and/or nationally accredited educational facility or equivalent experience and documented proficiency for all competencies required of a sleep technician and certification by a nationally recognized certification board and holds either the Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) or Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS) credential. Previous education in allied health or life sciences is helpful.

EXPERIENCE

7 years experience as a polysomnographic technologist, a minimum of 5 years as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist. Minimum of three years (3) in a scoring polysomnography role. Preferably a minimum one (1) year experience that includes neonates, young infants, toddlers and special needs children.

LICENSURE

CPR. Either RPSGT, RST or SDS

SPECIAL SKILLS

Interview will include sleep staging test of 200 epochs. Ability to perform Multiple Sleep Latency Test MSLTs) and
Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT). Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and
provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment and education of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent and adult
patients. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to perform portable monitoring equipment preparation
and data download. Perform patient education and instruction appropriately.
Has the ability to understand normal cardiorespiratory, neurologic, and sleep/wake physiology as well as scoring
rules for respiratory events, arousals, oxygen desaturations and PLMs. Demonstrate computer skills appropriate
for the position. Demonstrate critical thinking and ability to work with minimal supervision. Provide patient
education utilizing sleep center specific protocols. Adhere to sleep center policies related to quality assurance .
Review and evaluate sleep studies and provide feedback to the night staff. Demonstrate the ability to analyze
complex situations and apply policy.
Ability to train and orient new staff.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Overnight as well as flexible shifts/ MSLTs. Will have to commute to any of the sites as needed. Each employee has a home base site but will be required to work at any location as needed based on patient necessityThe employee may be exposed to chemical vapors such as cleaning and disinfecting solutions. There may also be skin contact with these substances. The employee may also be exposed to infectious agents including blood borne pathogens.