Sleep Technologist II- Night Shift - Full-time

p /p pstrongPosition Summary/strong/p pThe Sleep Technologist II is responsible for providing high-quality patient care while performing comprehensive polysomnographic testing, analysis, and associated interventions./p pstrongEssential Duties and Responsibilities/strong/p pTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned./p pspan style="text-decoration: underline;"General/span/p ul liMaintain confidentiality when dealing with any patient information./li liInteract with patients, physicians, coworkers, and visitors in a courteous, professional manner./li liReport for scheduled work shifts on time and in proper attire, wearing appropriate identification./li liDemonstrate a high level of flexibility with work schedule and/or shift to meet patient or company needs./li liDemonstrate proficient time management and the ability to perform multiple tasks at one time./li liMaintain an organized and clean work area that is stocked with the appropriate supplies./li liProperly utilize and maintain supplies and equipment./li liHandle stressful and difficult situations in a calm and professional manner./li liCommunicate concerns/issues to management in an appropriate and timely manner./li liDemonstrate gradual and persistent improvement in job performance quality./li liDemonstrate self-motivation to maintain professional competency by participating in continuing education conferences, seminars, and other opportunities as able./li liAttend department meetings or other in-service activities as scheduled./li liFulfill annual training and health screening requirements. Maintain current CPR certification./li liIdentify and strive to meet departmental goals, objectives, and plans./li liMaintains cleanliness and proper appearance of the facility./li liWork professionally as a team member in conjunction with other employees and departments and maintains an atmosphere of cooperation./li liPerform other duties within the scope of ability as assigned by the direct supervisor to ensure efficient operation of the department and company, including those required during emergencies./li /ul pspan style="text-decoration: underline;"Polysomnographic Testing Procedures/span/p ul liTrain junior technologists when necessary./li liMake beds and ensure the cleanliness of the facility/li liReview the information in patient paperwork to include sleep/wake complaints and order for study./li liGreet the patient upon arrival and escort him/her to the sleep room. Educate patient and family concerning overnight/morning procedures, answering any questions. Interview the patient to obtain information needed for the completion of pre-test paperwork./li liSet up and calibrate monitoring equipment, selecting the appropriate recording montage./li liApply electrodes and other recording devices to the patient and verify proper function./li liPerform pre-test calibrations, making any necessary adjustments to equipment./li liInstitute “lights out” and document patient data./li liMonitor the polysomnogram, obtaining a high-quality recording./li liRecognize and document clinical and physiological events pertinent to the study./li liCommunicate information on patient status to the medical director as needed./li liRecognize and document all artifacts and equipment malfunctions, taking the proper steps to eliminate them. Report any equipment malfunctions to the direct supervisor./li liCall the sleep center manager or 24-hour technical support line for assistance as needed./li liAssist the patient with needs during the procedure in order to obtain the required sleep/wake data./li liUnderstand indications, contraindications, and adverse effects of continuous and bilevel-positive airway pressure as well as oxygen administration./li liApply and titrate positive airway pressure and oxygen therapy based on physician order and in accordance with established policies and procedures./li liWake the patient and record post-test calibrations./li liGently remove all electrodes and transducers from the patient and allow time for clean up./li liHave the patient complete the post-test paperwork before discharge./li liStrip beds and leave room in appropriate condition for housekeeping./li liCopy and upload all required data for the scoring technologist./li liInventory and order equipment/supplies per policy./li /ul pspan style="text-decoration: underline;"Patient and Equipment Safety/span/p ul liRecognize and respond appropriately and quickly to patient physiologic events./li liSafely lift/move patients and equipment, using proper body mechanics./li liEnsure the safety and welfare of all patients, including those with special needs./li liCheck the availability and function of emergency equipment./li liComply with Universal Precautions at all times./li liProperly disinfect/sterilize equipment, electrodes, and transducers./li liAppropriately handle all hazardous materials./li /ul pspan style="text-decoration: underline;"Complex Procedures/span/p ul liConduct Multiple Sleep Latency and Maintenance of Wakefulness testing./li liConduct testing of patients with disabilities and other special needs./li liConduct advanced monitoring procedures when required by the Medical Director./li /ul pstrongMinimum Qualifications/strong/p pspan style="text-decoration: underline;"Education/span/p ul liMust have a high school diploma and additional education in an AMA-approved health-related program./li /ul pspan style="text-decoration: underline;"Licensure/span/p ul liProof of RPSGT credentialing by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists./li liMust meet requirements prescribed by the American Association of Sleep Technologists (AAST) to maintain RPSGT credential./li liCurrent and valid CPR certification./li /ul pspan style="text-decoration: underline;"Experience/span/p ul liA minimum of 1 year of medical-related experience along with additional education in an AMA-approved health-related program/li liPrior experience as a sleep technologist, EEG technologist, respiratory care practitioner, or nurse./li /ul pspan style="text-decoration: underline;"Physical Requirements/span/p ul liStand, walk, bend, and reach above the shoulder for long periods of time in a clinical setting./li liMust be able to occasionally lift or carry and frequently push or pull up to 100 lbs. as part of the role/li liRegularly exposed to healthcare settings that may require personal protective equipment/li liRequires manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, copier machine, and other equipment/li /ul pstrongAbout GW MFA/strong/p pMFA physicians provide comprehensive patient care, offering one practice for the whole person with 52 medical and surgical specialties. As members of the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences faculty, MFA providers are teachers and mentors for medical students, residents, fellows, and researchers preserving the rich tradition of academics, research, and healing. In addition to maintaining a closely integrated alliance with The George Washington University and The George Washington University Hospital (GWUH) which is separately owned and operated by Universal Health Services (UHS), the GW MFA has active referring relationships with 12 area hospitals./p pThe GW MFA’s leading healthcare presence in the DC metro region is complemented by a network of community-based practices in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Given its geographic location in central NW Washington, DC, and proximity to more than 175 resident embassies, the MFA continues to evolve its international clinical outreach./p