Polysomnographer Coordinator, Full-Time, First Shift, Internal Med-Sleep Lab - UC Health
Cincinnati, OH
About the Job
Job Description
Location: UCMC-Holmes
Department: Internal Med-Sleep Lab
Hours: Full-Time, 40 Hours/Week
Shift: First
Polysomnographer Coordinator, Full-Time, First Shift, Internal Med-Sleep Lab
UC Health is hiring a full-time Polysomnographer for the first shifts at UC Medical Center- Holmes Sleep Lab.
The Polysomnographer Coordinator will be responsible for training and onboarding new Polysomnographers and provides ongoing training to all Sleep lab staff. Validate new hire job specific competencies and evaluate clinical & technical competencies on an annual basis. They will provide sleep study scoring, performs daytime sleep studies, and oversees clinical equipment & software issues. Supports Quality and Performance improvement initiatives and assists manager with data collection and performance metrics.
About University of Cincinnati Medical Center:
As the pioneering hospital of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati's academic health system, UC Medical Center has served greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care teams utilizing the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available. UC Medical Center has 724 licensed beds and more than 5,800 employees.
Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities:
Qualifications
Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today!
About UC Health
UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching-a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care, Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com
At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.
As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.
UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable, and diverse place of employment
Location: UCMC-Holmes
Department: Internal Med-Sleep Lab
Hours: Full-Time, 40 Hours/Week
Shift: First
Polysomnographer Coordinator, Full-Time, First Shift, Internal Med-Sleep Lab
UC Health is hiring a full-time Polysomnographer for the first shifts at UC Medical Center- Holmes Sleep Lab.
The Polysomnographer Coordinator will be responsible for training and onboarding new Polysomnographers and provides ongoing training to all Sleep lab staff. Validate new hire job specific competencies and evaluate clinical & technical competencies on an annual basis. They will provide sleep study scoring, performs daytime sleep studies, and oversees clinical equipment & software issues. Supports Quality and Performance improvement initiatives and assists manager with data collection and performance metrics.
About University of Cincinnati Medical Center:
As the pioneering hospital of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati's academic health system, UC Medical Center has served greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care teams utilizing the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available. UC Medical Center has 724 licensed beds and more than 5,800 employees.
- In 2022, Newsweek magazine recognized UC Medical Center among a listing of the World's Best Hospitals for the world-class clinical care provided to the Greater Cincinnati Region and beyond.
- Greater Cincinnati's only level 1 trauma center.
- Development opportunities to grow your personal, professional and leadership skills through dynamic resources and learning offerings
Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities:
- Engages in population appropriate communication.
- Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.
- Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment. Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.
- Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.
- Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.
- Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately.
- Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious/cultural norms.
- Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely.
- Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.
- Greet patients in a warm and friendly manner.
- Educate patients on possible diagnosis and treatments.
- Perform an accurate hookup according to the International 10/20 system.
- Obtain an artifact free polysomnographic recording.
- Compile hourly charting that accurately reports the events of the night each hour.
- Compile a report that summarizes the events of the night.
- Ensure that all paperwork has been completed and has been scanned into EMR/EHR.
Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma, Preferred Bachelor's Degree
- Experience: 3-5 years minimum required. 6-10 years preferred.
- Required Skills and Knowledge: A polysomnographic Technologist must be able to perform an accurate hookup and must be able to acquire artifact free polysomnographic recordings. Good communication skills are necessary, both verbal and written. Good knowledge of computers is a must.
- License and Certifications: Required registration by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologies (BRPT) as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) and/or by the American Board of Sleep Medicine as a Registered Sleep Technologist (RST)
Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today!
About UC Health
UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching-a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care, Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com
At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.
As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.
UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable, and diverse place of employment
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