Polysomnography Tech I

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EDUCATION CERTIFICATION AND/OR LICENSURE:

CORE JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Coordinates and prioritizes scheduling of both inpatient and outpatient procedures while ensuring proper document flow and storage according to established departmental guidelines.
2. Assures the completion of all patient testing procedures within established time frames as observed by supervision.
3. Documents procedures performed in the patient chart within established guidelines as observed by supervision.
4. Files and completes necessary departmental documentation in an accurate and timely fashion to provide necessary historical data as monitored by supervision.
5. Submits accurate and timely patient charges as monitored by supervision.
6. Obtains necessary information from the clinical record requisition or by directly questioning the patient to enable the technologist to be aware of any special circumstances involved and to achieve a quality study to facilitate the completion of a final report as monitored by supervision.
7. Performs sleep studies in accordance with the policy and procedure guidelines.
8. Assures the accurate recording of the electrical impulses of the neurological system
9. Prepares initial data for use by the physician in the formulation of sleep reports according to established departmental guidelines as monitored by supervision.
10. Informs the patient and family regarding the nature and significance of the procedure to be performed as observed by supervision.
11. Accurately observes records and reports all patient concerns symptoms reactions in a timely manner as monitored by supervision.
12. Demonstrates the knowledge of the principles of growth and development over 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/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the department policies and procedures.
13. Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of the equipment procedure rooms and work areas of the Sleep Evaluation Center.
14. Assists in maintaining a daily stock of clean linen and necessary supplies for the patient testing rooms of the Sleep Evaluation Center as monitored by supervision.
15. Participates in the cleaning and maintenance of all equipment detecting instrument malfunctions making minor adjustments and reporting the need for any repairs in accordance with policy and procedure guidelines as monitored by supervision.
16. Cleans and prepares necessary items for the proper sterilization techniques strictly adhering to policy and procedure guidelines and infection control standards 100% of the time as monitored by supervision.
17. Attends educational inservices and workshops on topics related to the services of the Sleep Evaluation Center providing information upon their return so as to share the knowledge gained with other related personnel as observed by supervision and to continuously work towards increasing the professional level of patient care rendered and acquiring a better understanding of the services and functions of the Sleep Evaluation Center.
18. Reviews educational materials on hand on a self-paced basis and meeting other standards of academic performance determined by the department as monitored by supervision.
19. Communicates with co-workers and staff to answer any questions as they arise as monitored by supervision.
20. Maintains Continuing Education (CEU) requirements as determined by the department as monitored by supervision.
21. Assists physicians with related research activities.
22. Performs study or assists with the performance of the research activity as per specific protocol guidelines maintaining proper documentation as monitored by supervision.
23. Assists in providing inservices regarding the principles of sleep procedures and equipment operation to members of the professional medical community.
24. Assists in the instruction and hands-on technical training of trainees house-staff and medical staff from both within the institution and from the outside professional medical community providing inservices on the principles of sleep procedures and equipment operation.
25. Provides information to other healthcare workers and the general public as monitored by supervision.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 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.

1. Ability to lift push or pull minimum of 40 pounds.
2. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
3. The flexibility to work during unscheduled hours.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Performs sleep studies in accordance with policy and procedure guidelines in the Sleep Evaluation Center at the bedside and in critical care areas of the hospital.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Good verbal and written skills
2. Ability to communicate appropriately with physicians staff and patients.

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West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively WVUHS) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees applicants or any other covered persons because of race color religion creed national origin or ancestry ethnicity sex (including gender pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity) age physical or mental disability citizenship past current or prospective service in the uniformed services genetic information or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local law. All WVUHS employees other workers and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring training promotion discipline compensation benefits and termination of employment.