General Summary/Responsibilities:

A sleep technologist trainee works under the general supervision of the medical director, and direct supervision of the clinical lab manager, sleep center director, lead technician and/or polysomnographic technologist; to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders including in center and home sleep apnea testing, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care and direct patient education. A trainee remains in this level for a year and is required to continue their education by asking questions, doing independent study for sleep medicine and starting the A-STEP modules. The A-Step modules and Registry Exam must be completed and passed within three years of hire date.

Scope/Span of Control:

Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable)

Supervises FTEs: No

Number of FTEs Supervised: N/A

Exercises full management authority including performance reviews, discipline, termination and personnel hiring No

Fiscal Responsibilities (if applicable)

Annual Revenue in Dollars: N/A

Annual Expense in Dollars: N/A

Financial Accountability: N/A

Population Served

Age of Population Served - Choose all that apply

☐ Infant (birth – less than 1 year)

☐ Pediatric (1 – less than 9 years)

☒ Adolescent (9 – less than 18 years)

☒ Adult (18 – less than 65 years)

☒ Geriatric (65 years & older)

☐ All Age Groups (Birth & Above)

☐ Not Applicable

Essential Duties & Functions:

• 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).

• Determine final testing parameters/ procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols.

• Review patient history and verify medical order.

• Follow sleep center protocols related to sleep study.

• Verify patient identification, collect documents and obtain consent for the study.

• Explain the procedure and orient the patient to the sleep center.

• Select appropriate testing equipment. Calibrate the testing equipment to determine proper function.

• Applying electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards by the AASM.

• Perform routine positive airway pressure (PAP) interface fitting and desensitization.

Other Duties & Functions:

• 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.

• Maintain 10 CEUs annually.

• Demonstrate computer skills appropriate for the position.

• Follow HIPPA and privacy policies.

• Respond to sleep patient’s procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate educationutilizing sleep center specific protocols.

• Participate in the quality assurance program.

• Comply with professional standards of conduct.

• Able to work 12 hour shifts 3-4 nights a week ranging from 6:30pm-6:30am.

• Able to work at either location, Centerville or Huber Heights as needed.

Education

Minimum Level of Education Required: High School completion / GED

Additional requirements:

• Type of degree: N/A

• Area of study or major: N/A

• Preferred educational qualifications: Basic Medical Terminology

• Position specific testing requirement: N/A

Licensure/Certification/Registration (Preferred)

• Basic Life Support

• Medical Assisting Certificate

• Nursing Assisting Certificate

Experience

Minimum Level of Experience Required: No prior job-related work experience

Prior job title or occupational experience: N/A

Prior specific functional responsibilities: N/A

Preferred experience: N/A

Other experience requirements: N/A

Knowledge/Skills

• Basic computer skills

• Basic technical skills

• Effective written and verbal communication

• Customer service skills

• Critical thinking and the ability to work with minimal supervision

• Demonstrate teamwork skills

• Demonstrate the ability to follow directions

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Physical Requirements:

Pulling

2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)

Standing

2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)

Other sounds

4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)

Twisting

3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)

Reaching

2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)

Visual Acuity Near

4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)

Walking

2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)

Manual Dexterity

3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)

Visual Acuity Far

3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)

Sitting

3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)

Use both hands

3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)

Vision Color

3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)

Pushing

2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)

Talking

3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)

Concentrating

4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)

Climbing

1 - Rarely (0% - 10%)

Lifting <10 pounds

3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)

Interpersonal Skills

4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)

Stooping

2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)

Lifting >10 pounds

3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)

Reading

3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)

Kneeling

2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)

Normal hearing both ears

4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)

Thinking

4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)

Working Conditions:

1. Employees must maintain a safe place for all patients as well as employees.

2. Positive working environment.

3. Quiet independent working environment.

Organizational Standards

• Possess skills, knowledge, and abilities to reach the mission, vision, and values of Premier Health.

• Demonstrates traits and behaviors including, but not limited to, focusing on Patients/Customers, Walking the Talk, Being a Partner, Adding Skills/Abilities, Working Independently for all staff and Managing in a Changing Environment, Engaging the Workforce, and Managing & Improving Individual Performance for Management Staff.

• Performs in such a way to honor our values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, and Excellence.

• Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization.

• Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention.

• Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience.

• Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice.

• Adheres to infection prevention policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.

• Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities.

• Maintains compliance with organization’s policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards.

• Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information.

• Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization.

• Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and TJC standards and/or standards from other accrediting bodies.

• Reports to work as required