Sleep Tech - Per Diem - Kelsey Seybold Clinic

Polysomnographic TechnologistExplore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.A Polysomnographic Technologist works under the general supervision of the clinical director (MD, DO, or PhD) or designee to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services or patient care and education. A Polysomnographic Technologist can perform the duties defined for a Polysomnographic Technician and may provide supervision of other staff.In addition to the above duties, one will be expected to communicate with patients, families and the community to educate individuals on sleep disorders, good sleep hygiene, and ways to optimize treatment, methods to improve and monitor compliance with prescribed treatment and assists patients in eliminating barriers to their care in order to maximize their treatment outcomes. The person in this position will work closely with the Sleep disorders technical staff, pulmonary/sleep clinic and DME vendors. Whether instructing a patient about home sleep testing equipment, desensitizing a patient to positive airway pressure or performing the actual set up of the PAP equipment, one should communicate and document in a positive and thorough fashion.Primary Responsibilities:Gather and Analyze Patient Information Collect, analyze and integrate patient information in order to identify and meet the patient-specific needs (Physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history), and to determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocolsComplete and verify documentationExplain pre-testing, testing, and post-testing procedures to the patientTesting Preparation Procedures Prepare and calibrate equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments if necessaryApply electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards.Perform appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and make adjustments if necessaryPerform positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fittingPolysomnographic Procedures Follow procedural protocols [such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP, oxygen titration etc.] to ensure collection of appropriate dataFollow 'lights out' procedures to establish and document baseline values (such as body position, oxy-hemoglobin saturation, respiratory and heart rates, etc.)Perform Polysomnographic data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free and make adjustments, if necessaryDocument routine observations including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of Polysomnographic resultsImplement appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as continuous and bi-level positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc)Follow 'lights on' procedures to verify integrity of collected data and complete the data collection process (repeats the physiological and instrument calibrations and instructs the patient on completing questionnaires, etc.)Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patientsOversees and performs difficult and unusual procedures and therapeutic interventionsPolysomnographic Record Scoring Score sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelinesScore clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals etc.) according to center specific protocolsGenerate accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event dataService Management and Professional Issues Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issuesPerform routine and complex equipment care and maintenanceEvaluate sleep study related equipment and inventoryMaintain current CPR or BCLS certificationDemonstrate effective written and spoken communication skillsDemonstrate appropriate social skillsRespond to study participant's procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate informationDemonstrate the ability to analyze complex situations and apply policyMeetings/Training: Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and trainingAppointment Scheduling: Schedule and coordinate appointments for sleep studies with external providers, follow up appointments with pulmonary department, and home visits with DME company representativesSchedule internal appointments in the computer system following clinic standards and proceduresSchedule external appointments providing instructions and prep when necessaryFollows protocols for home studies, overnight pulse oximetry, desensitization, mask fit, and actigraphyDatabase Management: Maintain tracking of DME referrals, sleep studies scheduled, performed, completed, and readMaintain records of patients who cancel or reschedule for tracking and follow-upChecks and ensures that all studies are accomplished by schedule datesUtilizes all software and data management systems, including Encore AnywhereFollow Up: Communicates with providers about patient status following tests and treatment indicatedCommunicate with vendors to ensure timely delivery of equipment and suppliesCommunicate with CRC regarding insurance or UR issuesEnsure all information is current and accurate in databaseEducation: Provides education to patients as needed for sleep study process and equipmentIs available as a resource for staff at KSC out-reach locationsMedical Records Processing: Data base maintenance and information coordinationDocument outcome data from every episode of care for each patientYou'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.Required Qualifications:High School Diploma or GED from an accredited programSuccessful completion of a polysomnography program, of no less than one year duration, associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility OR 6+ months of experience as a Polysomnographic Trainee with documented proficiency in all required competenciesCertification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT)Certified Sleep Educator or eligible and/or Credentialed Respiratory TherapistBLS through American Heart Association6+ months of experience in sleep lab settingPreferred Qualifications:1+ years of experience in a sleep lab settingExperience with Pediatric populationPay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $24.00 to $43.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws Reliant Medical Group