Supervisor Sleep Lab Lorain Hospital

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Supervisor - Sleep Lab - Lorain Hospital

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Responsible for general supervision of Sleep Center clinical operations and staff in coordination Manager of Sleep & DME services. Able to perform all duties of Registered Polysomnographer/ Sleep Technologist and clerical office staff as needed.

Essential Job Functions

• Ensures proper maintenance calibration trouble shooting and repair of study acquisition equipment computer hardware and application software in coordination with supporting IT & BioMed departments and vendor customer service. Maintains proper logs of equipment repair / replacement.

• Performs sleep study scoring quality assurance evaluation and sleep study results reporting.

• Assists with physician office relations including staff & physician education and communication.

• Oversees the training and orientation of new employees sleep tech trainees and sleep staff upon implementation of new equipment or software.

• Facilitates multidirectional communication between day staff night staff and management.

• Assists with interdepartmental communication and problem resolution.

• Reviews direct sleep study orders and documentation for medical necessity in compliance with government and private insurer guidelines. Assists with preauthorization and facilitates peer to peer review as needed.

• Assists management with timekeeping inventory performance improvement & policy implementation education billing marketing compliance accreditation safety and infection control as needed.

• Performs all duties of RPSGT and clerical staff as needed.

• 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.

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Required Minimum Education:

Vocational/ Technical Degree

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

Preferred Education:

4 year/ Bachelors Degree

Specialty/Major:

Sleep Medicine Respiratory Therapy with a Sleep Medicine Certification other clinical healthcare field with Sleep certification.

Licensure/Certification Required:

RPSGT RST RRT / CRT with SDS or CPSGT; BLS Certification

Minimum Years and Type of Experience Preferred:

5 years direct patient care in an accredited Sleep Center

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 social skills good oral and written communication skills and computer literacy. Must be able to work independently and problem solve with minimal guidance and supervision.

Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities Preferred:

Prior supervisory experience and / or medical office management experience.

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.

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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 .