Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience Department of Sleep Medicine is looking for a Sleep Technologist who will work under the general supervision of the Medical Director or Designee to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders including in center and in home sleep apnea testing, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care and direct patient education. A sleep technologist is credentialed in sleep technology and is able to provide oversight of other sleep center staff. Technicians and trainees work under the direct supervision of the credentialed sleep technologist or the medical director.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Sleep Study Preparation and Set-up
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 the patient’s history and verify the medical order.
Follow sleep center protocols related to the sleep study.
When patient arrives, verify identification, collect documents and obtain consent for the study.
Explain the procedure and orient the patient for either in center or home sleep apnea testing.
Provide age appropriate patient education.
Select appropriate equipment and calibrate for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments, if necessary.
Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards.
Perform routine positive airway pressure (PAP) interface fitting and desensitization.
Sleep Study Procedures
Follow procedural protocols [such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP and oxygen titration, etc.] to ensure collection of appropriate data.
Perform appropriate physiological calibrations to ensure proper signals and make required adjustments.
Follow “lights out” procedures to establish and document baseline values (such as body position, oxyhemoglobin saturation, respiratory and heart rates, etc.).
Perform data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free.
Identify, correct and document artifact.
Document routine observations, including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and other significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.
Implement appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc.).
Follow “lights on” procedures to verify integrity of collected data and complete the data collection process (e.g. repeat the physiological and instrument calibrations and instruct the patient on completing questionnaires, checking for completeness, etc.).
Score sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines.
Score clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.)utilizing American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) standards.
Generate accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to perform portable monitoring equipment preparation and data download.
Perform patient education and instruction appropriate for home sleep apnea testing.
Demonstrate adherence to cleaning and disinfection procedures.
Monitor patient safety and adhere to patient safety protocols.
Demonstrate adherence to AASM scoring parameters; identify artifact, inadequate signals and equipment failures and generate an accurate report.
Service Management and Essential Skills
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues.
Perform routine equipment care and maintenance and inventory evaluation.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Sleep Technologist
Successful completion of an accredited educational program leading to a certificate or associate degree with an emphasis in sleep technology. OR Successful completion of a sleep technology program associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility or equivalent experience and documented proficiency for all competencies required of a sleep technician. AND Certification by a nationally recognized certification board and holds either the Registered Sleep Technologist (RST), Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT), or Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS) credential.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In the performance of this job, the employee may be exposed to chemical vapors such cleaning and disinfecting solutions. There may also be skin contact with these substances. The employee may also be exposed to infectious agents including bloodborne pathogens.
SCHEDULE Thursday, Friday and Saturday Night - Wednesday Morning. Some day time hours may be required. FLEXIBILITY IS A MUST
BENEFITS
Healthcare Insurance Vacation, Sick and Holiday Pay Volunteer Incentive Program 401K Program available Life Insurance Employment Perks
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Competitive Pay
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Neurology Sleep Medicine
Schedule: 12 hour shift Evening shift Night shift MUST have Ability to Commute
Honolulu, HI 96817 + Waipahu, HI 96797 Work Location: In person
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 customer service skills.
Demonstrate critical thinking and ability to work with minimal supervision to analyze complex situations and apply policy.
Demonstrate teamwork skills.
Follow HIPAA and privacy policies.
Demonstrate ability to follow direction.
Respond to sleep patients’ procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate education utilizing sleep center specific protocols.
Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience's fully integrated multidisciplinary neuroscience center helps to improve the lives of people with neurological conditions through excellence in clinical practice, education, research, and compassionate patient care. HPN consists of eight full time providers and 40+ support staff. Located on the beautiful island of Oahu, HPN is located on two campuses. St Francis Hospital on Liliha Street, Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience is just 15 minutes from Honolulu International Airport and in Waipahu at the Waikele Professional Building. Within our inviting, patient-centered environment, patients have easy access to a full range of state-of-the-art diagnostic procedures and services. Benefits for a Full-Time position at Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience consists of 401K after one year of service with Employer contribution up to three %, paid health insurance (for employee only), 8 paid holidays, paid vacation (that does not expire), paid sick leave, Employee Perks sponsored by ProService Hawaii and CME
