Per Diem Sleep Technician- Pediatrics Sleep Study Lab - Mount Sinai Hospital - PD Nights 6PM - 730AM

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The Sleep Technician performs all types of sleep disorder testing including setup and performance of nocturnal polysomnograms (PSGs) on all age groups. Must demonstrate working knowledge of polysomnography Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLT) oximetry and administration of supplemental O2 Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP and/or BPAP) studies and the basics of Sleep Medicine and recognizes cardiac arrhythmia. Demonstrates organizational computer interpersonal and technical skills to complete quality studies in a timely and accurate manner.

Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Gathers and Analyzes Patient Information

a. Reviews history physical information medications procedure request and study protocol. Communicates with the Medical Director as necessary.

b. Checks voice mail upon arrival to the lab.

c. Completes and verifies documentation.

d. Assists in explaining the procedure and orienting the patient to the sleep center.

e. Attempts to locate noshows and to fill unexpected openings using StandBy Waiting List. Checks with Lab Supervisor and/or Medical Director if fewer than usual patients on the list.

2. Testing Preparation Procedures

a. Prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments if necessary.

b. Applies electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards and protocol.

c. Performs appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and make adjustments if necessary

3. Polysomnographic Procedures

a. Follows procedural protocols for diagnostic polysomnography (NPSG) Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT) Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT) PAP and oxygen titration etc. to ensure collection of appropriate data.

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

c. Performs polysomnographic data acquisition while monitoring studytracing quality to ensure signals are artifactfree and make adjustments if necessary.

d. Documents routine observations including sleep stages and clinical events changes in procedure and other significant events in order to facilitates coring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.

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

f. Follows lights on procedures to verify integrity of collected data and complete the data collection process (e.g. repeats the physiological and instrument calibrations and instructs the patient on completing questionnaires etc.

g. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment assessment and education of adolescent adult and geriatric patients.

h. Recognizes sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines.

i. Recognizes clinical events (such as respiratory events cardiac events limb movements arousals etc. as per professionally accepted guidelines.

4. Service Management and Professional Issues

a. Complies with applicable laws regulations guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues and Rules of Ethics and Conduct Guidelines.

b. Performs routine equipment care and maintenance and inventory evaluation.

c. Maintains current CPR /BCLS certification.

d. Demonstrates effective written and spoken communication skills.

e. Demonstrates appropriate social skills.

f. Demonstrates ability to follow direction

g. Responds to study participants proceduralrelated inquiries by providing appropriate information

Requirements:

Education Requirements

High school graduate/GED with at least 6 months of experience as a polysomnographic technician OR successful completion of a polysomnography program of no less than one year duration associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility.

Experience Requirements

None if successfully completed a polysomnographic technician program otherwise a minimum of 6 months experience.

Strength Through Diversity

The Mount Sinai Health System believes that diversity equity and inclusion are key drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care.When you join us you become a part of Mount Sinais unrivaled record of achievement education and advancement as we revolutionize medicine together. We invite you to participate actively as a part of the Mount Sinai Health System team by:

Using a lens of equity in all aspects of patient care delivery education and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to thrive and reach their potential

Serving as a role model confronting racist sexist or other inappropriate actions by speaking up challenging exclusionary organizational practices and standing sidebyside in support of colleagues who experience discrimination

Inspiring and fostering an environment of antiracist behaviors among and between departments and coworkers

We work hard to acquire and retain the best people and to create an inclusive welcoming and nurturing work environment where all feel they are valued belong and are able to professionally advance. We share the belief that all employees regardless of job title or expertise contribute to the patient experience and quality of patient care.

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Who We Are

Over 38000 employees strong the mission of the Mount Sinai Health System is to provide compassionate patient care with seamless coordination and to advance medicine through unrivaled education research and outreach in the many diverse communities we serve.

Formed in September 2013 The Mount Sinai Health System combines the excellence of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai with seven premier hospitals including Mount Sinai Beth Israel Mount Sinai Brooklyn The Mount Sinai Hospital Mount Sinai Queens Mount Sinai West (formerly Mount Sinai Roosevelt) Mount Sinai Morningside Formerly St Lukes) and New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai.

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate exclude or treat people differently on the basis of race color national origin age religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression.

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