Register Respiratory Therapist-Sleep Lab Coordinator

Job Title

Sleep Study Technician

Duties

Help compare and evaluate the indications and contraindications for sleep studies.

Explain results in relation to types of respiratory sleep disorders.

Completion of annual performance appraisals and discipline of direct reports. Determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical protocols.

Review the patient's history and verify the medical order. Follow sleep center protocols related to the sleep study.

Document routine observations, including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and other significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results. Follow procedural protocols [such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP, oxygen titration etc.

Score sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines. Demonstrate adherence to AASM scoring parameters for HSAT; identify artifact, inadequate signals and study failures and generate an accurate report. Assist In all aspects of sleep Lab operations.

Identify and distinguish the indications, contraindications, and general hazards, complications in preparation, performance of PAP.

Perform appropriate physiological calibrations to ensure proper signals and make required adjustments. Assist in all aspects of Home CPAP/Bipap operations.

Perform arterial and venous sampling for blood analysis and Scheduling of staff.

Understand the etiology, anatomy, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiopulmonary diseases (e.g., asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and comorbidities.

Complete the assessment through direct contact, chart review, and other means as appropriate and share the information with healthcare team members.

Ability to communicate orally and in writing at varying levels, both internal and external to the organization

Perform basic life support (BLS), advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) according to American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines.

Perform as a member of the rapid response team (medical emergency team).

Make treatment recommendations based on waveform graphics, pulmonary mechanics, and imaging studies.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 07:00am-3:30 pm

Telework

Not Available

Virtual

This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #

41761F

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives

Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS):

Not Authorized