Supervisory Medical Instrument Technician - Polysomnography

The Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) serves as the supervisory medical technologist in the Sleep Program, oversees the Sleep Lab to ensure it is maintained at an optimal level of performance, scores sleep studies, and works as a technologist in the Sleep Lab as needed. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Supervisory Medical Instrument Technician, under the supervision of the Section Supervisor(s), Division of Sleep Medicine displays proficiency and performs at a level of excellence in all sleep diagnostic and related procedures. Major duties include, but are not limited to: Provides oversight of the Home Sleep Apnea Testing (HSAT) program to assure it meets all Joint Commission, American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and other regulatory bodies' prescribed standards. Works with the Sleep Medicine providers, Sleep Technologists and patients to oversee and/or deliver services related to Polysomnography (PSG), positive Airway Titration (PAP) titration studies, Multiple Sleep Latency Testing (MSLT), the Multiple Wakefulness Test (MWT), Hypoglossal nerve stimulation Sleep studies, HSAT, the Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) Nap clinic, the Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) clinic and scoring of sleep studies. Monitors functioning of the Sleep Lab, resource monitoring and allocation, supply inventory levels, adherence to infection control guidelines, processing and storage of sleep study reports, and ensuring the Sleep Lab's continued functioning in accordance to the VA, The Joint Commission and legal requirements. Verifies correct instrument calibration and operation using established procedures. Identifies the cause of common problems and notifies Biomedical / IT departments when appropriate. Obtains technical or factory assistance in order to utilize the equipment to its full potential. Works with Biomed to make sure equipment is working properly. Liaise with the logistics department to maintain an inventory of supplies and communicates purchase requests in a timely fashion to avoid disruption of patient care. Oversees VA's Somnoware system which integrates Electronic Medical Record system with sleep study software as well as streamlines sleep lab clinical workflow and CPAP treatment monitoring. Assists with the CPAP compliance monitoring program by coordinating with Sleep Medicine providers and lead sleep technologist. Assists with VA Denver Logistical Center's Remote Order Entry System (ROES) which is a centralized process that streamlines PAP device ordering and shipment. Responsible for scoring/overseeing the scoring all PSG tests, both performed in house, and with home-based testing devices. Works with patients utilizing home-based testing devices to ensure they understand proper use and maintain high fidelity of studies. Performs daytime sleep studies. Assesses Quality of Care according to American Academy of Sleep Medicine guidelines and assists the Medical Director in maintaining those standards. Maintains and updates policies and procedures, including facility SOPs, by liaising with the Sleep lab Medical Director. Participates in the development of new procedures and reviews existing procedures, protocols and policies and assist in updating them in accordance with new equipment and clinical practice. Trains technicians in the use of procedures and instruments in the Sleep Lab. Takes responsibility for the day-to-day supervision of the Sleep Lab, prepares work schedules and assigns duties to subordinates to ensure efficient and timely performance of all in-lab sleep studies. Assures that all employees are aware of and abide by the appropriate safety regulations. Provides advice, counsel or instruction to individual employees on both work and administrative matters. Takes appropriate disciplinary actions or rewards as required. Ensures activities associated with process improvement, customer service, data driven decision making, and/or team driven change are accompli

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