Connecticut Children's · 1 day ago
Sleep Technologist - Hartford/Farmington/Glastonbury - 24 HR (Night Shift)
Hartford, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelConnecticut Children's is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. They are seeking a Registered Sleep Technologist to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders, oversee sleep technicians, and ensure proper patient care during testing procedures.
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Responsibilities
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 physician’s orders and other documentation. Follows our procedural protocols to ensure the appropriate data collection
Applies surface electrodes to the patient according to procedure protocols and accepted published standards. Explain pre-testing, testing, and post-testing procedures to the patient
Maintains, prepares and calibrates all the equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments if necessary. Performs appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signal and makes and documents adjustments if necessary
Monitors the recording while routinely documenting observations, changes in procedure, and significant events to facilitate scoring. Performs the correct calibrations and 'Lights out' and 'Lights on' procedures. Must be able to follow protocols and initiate the correct intervention for the health and safety of the patient
Oversees and performs difficult pediatric polysomnographic procedures and therapeutic interventions
Provides instruction and education to the sleep disorder patient population. Serves as C-PAP clinical liaison as required
Scores recordings and clinical events based on accepted professional guidelines and prints reports based on Sleep Center protocols
Over sees the work of Sleep Technicians during night shift and assists in their training
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma
CPR or BLS Healthcare certification within 1 month of hire and maintained thereafter
Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist, Certified Polysomnographic Technologists or a RT or CRT Sleep Disorders Specialty as well as complying with all certification requirements
RPSGT, CPGST or Certification by National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) either CRT-SDS or RRT-SDS
Knowledge of policies and procedures related to functional units supported to include Hospital and Sleep Center
Amicable inter-relationships between functional areas
Attention to detail
Presentation skills
Strong communication & follow-up skills
Project management
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues
Perform routine equipment care and maintenance and inventory evaluation
Maintain current CPR or BLS certification
Demonstrate computer skills appropriate for the position
Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrate appropriate social skills
Demonstrate outstanding customer service skills
Demonstrate critical thinking and ability to work with minimal supervision
Demonstrate teamwork skills
Follow HIPAA policies to maintain the privacy and security of patient information
Demonstrate ability to follow direction
Respond to sleep patient's procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate information
Provide patient education utilizing sleep center specific protocols
Adhere to sleep center policies related to quality assurance
Evaluate sleep study related equipment and inventory
Review and evaluate sleep studies and provide feedback to staff
Demonstrate the ability to analyze complex situations and apply policy
Comply with professional standards and code of conduct
Assist the medical director and/or manager in some aspects of sleep center operations
Multi-task
Handle a fast paced, high volume environment
Work in a team environment alongside multiple disciplines
Provide guidance and training to peers
Demonstrated experience in responding to unanticipated problems with equipment or patients during night shift
Familiar with microcomputers and Windows-based software programs
Demonstrated ability to facilitate patient-oriented services
Preferred
2 years college preferred
Healthcare and Pediatric experience a plus
RT/CRT experience is a plus
Company
Connecticut Children's
Connecticut Children’s is a leading pediatric academic medical center consistently ranked by our peers as among the best children’s hospitals in the nation.
Founded in 1996
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.25M2014-04-07Grant· $0.25M
Leadership Team
Jim Shmerling
President and CEO
Bob Duncan
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
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