Polysomnographic Trainee Springfield Regional Medical Center

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Work Shift:

Hours:

Full-Time36 hrs/wk

Third Shift 1930-0800

Mercy Health is looking for a full time Polysomnographic Trainee for third shift position in Sleep Center. Trainees work under the direct supervision of a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist to develop competency in and perform comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders including polysomnographic diagnostic and therapeutic services patient care and education.

Job Duties:

• Performs diagnostic testing for sleep disorders including Home Sleep Studies (HST) Baseline Diagnostic Polysomnogram (PSG) Positive Airway Pressure titrations (CPAP BiPAP iVAPs ASV) Multiple Sleep Latency (MSLT) titration of oral devices for OSA and supplemental oxygen titration.
• Demonstrates organizational computer interpersonal and technical skills to complete quality clinical procedures and excellent patient care.
• Assists with physician clinics and facilitates treatment compliance with patient education mask fittings and desensitization sessions as needed.
• Performs studies utilizing the standard 10-20 system of electrode placement.
• Assures cleanliness and safety of patient care technical supply and storage rooms in the Sleep Center.
• Maintains proper cleanliness care for and functioning of sleep study equipment and supplies.
• Ensures accurate registration payment collection and charging for patient encounter in patients electronic medical record (EMR).
• Reviews patient chart including physician order face to face history and physical medications comorbidities and prior patient sleep encounters to confirm accuracy of order appropriateness of testing and identify potential issues & effects of patient health on sleep study.
• Reviews orders and performs appropriate sleep disorders testing according to facility policy & procedures as well as American Academy of Sleep Medicine state and federal government and accrediting body standards & regulations.
• Accurately completes all workflows charting scoring documentation and necessary scanning in the patient EMR and sleep study system for each patient encounter.
• Assists with scheduling of patient visits & procedures reminder calls filling vacancies from cancellation list and proper tracking of patient reschedules cancellations and no shows in the EMR.
• Promptly reports any facility cleanliness maintenance problem safety hazard equipment malfunction supply issue patient complaints patient or staff injury security concern infection control issue etc. to management and the appropriate supporting department.
• Completes all required continuing education in compliance with credentialing body Sleep Center and hospital accrediting bodies and BSMH policy.
• Performs other tasks deemed necessary by manager to facilitate customer service or business operations including shift work schedule department or location change.
• Maintains positive relationships with customers coworkers and others.
• Attends meetings as needed.

Required Minimum Education:High School Diploma or GED

Specialty/Major:Sleep Respiratory Therapy EEG or other clinical healthcare field.

Preferred Education:Vocational/Technical Degree or 4 year/ Bachelors Degree

Specialty/Major:Sleep Medicine EEG Respiratory Therapy with a Sleep Medicine Certification other clinical healthcare field with Sleep certification.

Preferred Licensure/Certification:BLS Certification

Preferred Years and Type of Experience:1 year in direct patient care preferably within a Sleep Center EEG center or hospital department.

Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required:Must be able to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Must demonstrate appropriate social skills good oral and written communication skills and computer literacy. Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision once training is complete.

Primary Location is Mercy Crest facility in Springfield but may also float to Urbana Hospital.

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate youre part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs every step of the way.

What we offer
Competitive pay incentives referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical dental vision prescription coverage HAS/FSA options life insurance mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off parental and FMLA leave short- and long-term disability backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .