Senior Polysomnographic Technologist PRN - Pulmonary Sugar Land
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Job Description
At Houston Methodist the Sr Polysomnographic Technologist position is an experienced and fully competent Polysomnographic Technologist who works under the general supervision of clinical/medical director or designee to provide for comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This position performs advanced duties including the scoring of sleep studies and preparation of preliminary report for physician interpretation completing the process for the final report once signed off by the physician. The Sr Polysomnographic Technologist position conducts sleep studies including advanced and complex procedures performing polysomnography diagnostic and therapeutic services and participates in quality improvement initiatives developing and teaching inservices/programs for others serves as a mentor and resource to Polysomnographic Technologist and students by utilizing skills and knowledge to help train and achieve optimum performance levels. This position works independently exercising sound judgment and executing above average clinical skills on challenging procedures and patient care situations delivering exceptional patient care and adhering to standards and guidelines established by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and Houston Methodist to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service.
- Promotes a positive work environment and dynamic teamfocused work unit that actively helps one other to achieve optimal department results. Responds positively to requests for assistance. Practices in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion principles.
- Guides and mentors other Polysomnographic Technologists and students to help build confidence in skills knowledge and abilities. Teaches orients and precepts new technologists. Offers guidance to interprofessional health care team when appropriate and applies feedback to improve patient outcomes reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.
- Facilitates open professional (verbal nonverbal written) communication to achieve mutual understanding role modeling by example. Communication to promote both work efforts and problem resolution is clear and professional providing the highest quality service during every customer and patient encounter. Uses peertopeer accountability towards improvement of department score for turnover/retention/employee engagement.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Serves as the primary person for performing all procedures related to sleep studies including diagnostic and therapeutic procedures Multiple Sleep Latency Testing (MSLT) Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT) Parasomnia studies Pulmonary Artery Pressure (PAP) and oxygen titration etc. Ensures collection of appropriate data and in accordance with established protocols and policies and procedures.
- Performs difficult and unusual procedures and therapeutic interventions; analyzing complex situations taking appropriate actions.
- Educates patients in sleep study procedures responding to questions and ensuring all paperwork and consent forms are completed. Consistently evaluates the patients comprehension and adapts teaching methods accordingly.
- Coordinates various activities within the polysomnography department and assumes other duties in the absence of a team lead or as assigned. Serves as a resource for departmentrelated needs such as: specialty equipment or software implementation. Role models accountability and contributes towards improving department score for patient satisfaction.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Performs polysomnographic data acquisition while monitoring studytracing quality to ensure signals are artifactfree. Establishes and documents baseline values observations sleep stages clinical events position changes and other significant events. Verifies integrity of collected data and completes the data collection process e.g. repeats the physiological and instrument calibrations and instructs the patient on completing questionnaires etc.
- Troubleshoots calibrates and performs preventive maintenance and quality control on all equipment per department guidelines documenting activities. Evaluates sleep study related equipment reporting and documenting malfunctions. Consults with leadership regarding technical issues.
- Scores sleep studies including Home Sleep Studies according to guidelines established by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and department policies and procedures. Prepares the preliminary detailed polysomnographic report for physician interpretation and completes the process for the final report once physician signoff accomplished.
- Utilizes clinical judgement using an analytical approach. Assists with implementation and teaching of departmentbased safety initiatives and standards of practice. Reports near misses and inputs errors promptly into Patient Safety Net to improve processes. Identifies trends and opportunities for corrective action and process improvement providing recommendations. Contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Accurately documents all patient care and polysomnographyrelated activities and procedures in the appropriate documentation system. Enters charges at the time service is delivered.
- Evaluates and reports on inventory levels. Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Selfmotivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks optimizing efficiency and other areas according to department specifications.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Identifies and presents areas for innovation efficiency and improvement for department projects and shared governance activities. Participates in one or more department committees or subcommittees and facilitates the accomplishment of the goals of the committee or subcommittee. Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Completes and updates My Development plan on an ongoing basis.
- Fosters a positive and constructive teaching environment by engaging students and coworkers in learning opportunities that are valuable and in alignment with business objectives.
This job description is not intended to be allinclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
- Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications Licenses and Registrations section
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Three years experience as a Polysomnographic Technologist in a Sleep Disorders laboratory/center
- RPSGT Registered Polysomnographer Technologist (BRPT) OR
- RRTSDS Registered Respiratory Therapist Sleep Disorder Specialty (NBRC) AND
- BLS Basic Life Support (AHA)
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job determined through ongoing skills competency assessments and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking reading and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients physicians family members and coworkers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
- Possesses competent computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include Hospital / Sleep Study Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents
- Ability to work independently; capable of handling challenging/difficult procedures and patient care situations;
- Demonstrates sound judgment and executes above average clinical skills
- Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients visitors physicians and coworkers
- Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including organizing work flow and actively participating in problemsolving and excellent time management skills
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform No
- Scrubs Yes
- Business professional No
- Other (department approved) Yes
ONCALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be oncall during emergencies (ie. DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selection below.
- On Call* No
TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodists overall strategy to become one of the nations leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.
Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of women minorities disabled persons and veterans.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
Employment Type
Full Time
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