Sleep Technician

About Our Company We're a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians. When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care. Job Description Position Summary: Performs comprehensive patient assessments and evaluation including various sleep studies and treatment in order to diagnose the type and extent of sleep disorders. May perform other departmental procedures as required. Essential Job functions: Testing Preparation Procedures Prepare and calibrate equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments if necessary Apply electrodes and sensors Perform positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting Gather and Analyze Patient Information Perform diagnostic test to determine origin of sleep related disorder(s) Collect, analyze, and integrate patient information in order to identify and meet patient needs Administers Polysomnographic Study (Diagnostic and Titration), MSLT and MWT Follow procedural protocols to ensure collection of appropriate data Establish and document baseline values Perform polysomnographic data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free and make adjustments, if necessary Explain pre-testing, testing, and post-testing procedures to the patient; including instructions on home sleep tests Documents test results, routine observations, including sleep states and clinical events, changes in procedure, and significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results Oversee and perform difficult and unusual procedures and therapeutic interventions Sterilizes and disinfect equipment after each use Polysomnographic Record Scoring Scoring sleep/wake stages by apply professionally accepted guidelines Scoring clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals) Generate accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data Cleans, downloads and programs home sleep tests devices Provide supervision of a Polysomnographic Trainee and/or Polysomnographic Technician / Sleep Technologists / RPSGT General Job functions: Complies with all accreditation standards to include Inter-Scorer Reliability Testing Complete and verify documentation Ensures test results are promptly reported to the physician and medical records department Ensures all tests are completed in a timely and accurate manner Notifies referring physician of preliminary and final test results Act as a liaison for referring physicians Ensures that the proper documentation and charging is done for each procedure performed Answers department telephone by routing callers to appropriate individual, takes messages, and scheduling appointments Cleans and stocks examine rooms Orders supplies when necessary Follows the clinics exposure control plans/bloodborne and airborne pathogens. Other duties as assigned Physical Job Requirements: Continually (75% or more): Standing and walking, keyboard operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level. Frequently (50%): Sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1-25 pounds. Occasionally (25%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, climbing ladder/step-stool (varies by area), reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, grasping/squeezing, ability to hear whispered speech level. Rarely (10%): Climbing stairs. Never ( Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking). Environmental Risks: Rarely (10%): Wet/slippery area, chemical solution. Never ( Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure: Risk for Exposure to BBP. Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent, required Previous experience with Adult and Pediatrics preferred Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) AND Oregon Licensed Polysomnographic Technologist (S - Polysomnography, preferred) OR Oregon Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (LRCP, preferred) or Oregon Licensed Polysomnographic Technologist (IS - Polysomnography, required) BLS Certification required Basic knowledge of ICD-9/10 and CPT/HCPS coding conventions and procedures Strong typing skills and working knowledge of computer systems particularly with a windows based environment. Excellent interpersonal communication with customer and co-workers. Basic knowledge of physician office documentation standards. Ability to organize and prioritize work appropriately and be self-motivated. Travel: Travel to satellite locations as needed About Our Commitment Total Rewards at VillageMD Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD's benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan. 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