Polysomnographic Technologist - PRN - Nights
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Job Description
At Houston Methodist the Polysomnographic Technologist position is responsible for performing polysomnographic procedures under the general supervision of the clinical/medical director or designee to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. As a member of the direct patient care team this position provides direct assistance to physicians and other health care professionals with sleep disorderrelated procedures within the scope of the professional licensure. The Polysomnographic Technologist position delivers exceptional patient care and adheres 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 by working independently exercising sound judgment and competent clinical skills.
- Contributes to teamwork by promoting a positive work environment and to a dynamic teamfocused work unit that actively helps one other to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner which includes active listening and teaching.
- Communicates effectively with others to facilitate providing the highest quality service during every customer and patient encounter. Practices in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion principles. Serves as a patient advocate in preventing/resolving ethical issues.
- Uses peertopeer accountability by providing contributions towards improvement of department goals for employee engagement.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Performs 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. to ensure collection of appropriate data and in accordance with established protocols and policies and procedures.
- 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.
- Prepares patients for procedures providing for their physical needs applying electrodes sensors and other monitoring equipment per department protocols and professional standards. Performs appropriate physiological calibrations to ensure proper signals making adjustments as necessary for optimum outcomes.
- Uses peertopeer accountability to contribute towards improving department score for patient satisfaction.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Perform polysomnographic data acquisition while monitoring studytracing quality to ensure signals are artifactfree. Establishes and documents baseline values routine observations including sleep stages and clinical events position changes and other significant events such as cardiac arrhythmias seizure activities types of apneas hypoxemias sleep talking Periodic Limb Movements of Sleep (PLMS) and other movement disorders in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.
- 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.
- Prepares and calibrates equipment makes adjustments as necessary. Performs routine and complex equipment care and maintenance following department protocols for cleaning and disinfecting. Evaluates sleep study related equipment reporting and documenting malfunctions.
- Implements appropriate interventions during the study (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as continuous and Bilevel positive airway pressure oxygen administration etc.) involving others as needed to ensure quality outcomes. Reports near misses and inputs errors promptly into documentation system as applicable to improve processes and identify trends. Contributes to identification of corrective action and improvement activities and to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Accurately documents all patient care and polysomnography related activities and procedures in the appropriate documentation system. Enters charges at the time service is delivered.
- Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Evaluates and reports on inventory levels. Selfmotivated to independently manage time effectively minimizing incidental overtime and prioritize daily tasks.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Participates in department projects focused on innovation efficiency or improvement in patient care and activities and shared governance activities.
- Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a Polysomnographic Technologist. Completes and updates My Development plan on an ongoing basis.
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
- One year experience in a Sleep Disorders laboratory/center preferred
- 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 basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include Hospital / Sleep Study Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents
- 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
- Ability to function independently and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians interprofessional care team and patients and their families
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 Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas and one of Americas Best Hospitals. As a fullservice acutecare hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist it has evolved into one of the nations largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodists primary academic affiliates are among the nations leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New YorkPresbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. With 948 operating beds 85 operating rooms and more than 8400 employees Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world.
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
